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Home staging can show off a home in its best light. Adding simple, updated decor can make a space feel warm and inviting. But there are a few popular trends in home design that stagers say you should avoid when prepping a home for sale:Too many mixed metalsMixed metals are a hot home trend, such as combining brushed nickel with matte black. It can add dimension and depth to your design. But don’t go overboard; some fixture finishes don’t look
Wildfire-prone areas in California are seeing home sales slow as insurers retreat from high-risk regions, The Wall Street Journal reports.Insurers paid more than $24 billion for California wildfire losses in 2017 and 2018. Now, they’re looking to cover their losses and are reportedly raising prices or declining to renew policies in some parts of the state.Potential buyers are backing out of purchases or lowering their offers after rea
More people are heading to Idaho than any other state, according to the newly released 2019 Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns study. This marks the second year since 2017 that Idaho has ranked as the inbound leader for moves nationwide. Meanwhile, more residents are leaving New York, which had the highest number of outbound moves last year, the study shows.Overall, the company’s national moving data shows a decrease in domestic relocations fro
The cost per square foot of a home can vary drastically from place to place. On average, Americans pay $123, but in some cities, the price can top $1,000.“In general, price per square foot is higher in markets where there’s high demand but land is scarce due to underlying geographic constraints,” Robert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders, told realtor.com®. “Prices are also higher in markets with steeper
Ornate landscaping and weaving in a blue color palette are two big trends for yards in the new year, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals. The association recently released its list of the top landscaping trends in the new year.“Foundational landscape elements remain on homeowners’ wish lists, but modern updates and technology are now a top priority,” says NALP CEO Britt Wood. “With a wave of design and technic
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s new loan limits for 2020 have gone into effect; Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are operated by the FHFA, began backing larger loans last week when the new year started. The cap on Fannie and Freddie loans has increased to $510,400 from 2019’s $484,350 limit.This is the fourth consecutive year that the FHFA has raised conforming loan limits, which can stretch even higher in areas with expensive median ho
A back porch or deck, newly renovated kitchen, and hardwood flooring are among the top home features house hunters say they want most, according to a new survey by Porch.com, a home remodeling site. Further, buyers are willing to pay between $2,500 and $4,500 more for a home with these features, shows the survey of more than 980 recent home shoppers.Consumers are embracing outdoor space, as a back porch or deck was the feature Americans most want
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Starting Jan. 1, all newly constructed homes and low-rise apartment buildings in California are required to have rooftop solar panels. The state is the first in the nation to carry such a mandate.The law also requires better insulation and air filtration for new homes. Some areas also are seeing mandates on the use of natural gas. For example, in the Bay Area, new homes in Berkeley, San Mateo, Menlo Park, San Jose, or Marin County will not be abl
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