10 Bathroom Vanity Features Pros Recommend

A vanity is the workstation of a bathroom. Washing, brushing, primping, storing — a lot happens here. So when choosing a bathroom vanity, you want to make sure you’re maximizing its potential. Design and remodeling pros have some ideas. 1. In-Drawer Outlets By far the feature pros most recommend for bathroom vanities is in-drawer outlets.…

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6 Stylish New Laundry Rooms Full of Surprises

Pet features, clever cabinet elements and fun wall treatment ideas elevate these rooms above simple washday routine. These days, the term “laundry room” doesn’t do the space justice. Often, a laundry room encompasses so much more than a place for washing and drying clothes. Homeowners lean on these rooms for extra storage, mudroom functionality and…

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Equity Can Make Your Move Possible When Affordability Is Tight

Some Highlights Did you know the equity you have in your current house can help make your move possible? Once you sell, you can use it for a larger down payment on your next home, so you’re borrowing less. Or, you may even have enough to be an all-cash buyer. The typical homeowner has $298,000 in equity. If you want to find…

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Now’s A Great Time To Sell Your House

Thinking about selling your house? If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move. Here’s something else to consider. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae, the percent of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell is on the rise (see graph below): Why…

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