on October 15, 2021 at 4:04 pm

Instant Reaction: Retail Trade Sales October 15, 2021 U.S. advance estimates of retail and food service sales for September 2021 increased from the prior month. By:  Brandon Hardin Retail Properties […]

on October 15, 2021 at 1:12 pm

Retail Vacancy Rates at Lowest Levels Since Q2 2020 With people returning to physical stores and food and drinking places, demand for retail space in Q2 2021 exceeded pre-pandemic peak levels. By:  Brandon Hardin Retail Properties […]

on October 14, 2021 at 3:44 pm

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 14, 2021 Mortgage rates rose above 3% this week as consumer and producer prices continue to rise due to persistent supply bottlenecks and labor difficulties. By:  Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing […]

on October 13, 2021 at 3:31 pm

Instant Reaction: Inflation, October 13, 2021 Inflation is lingering amid the strain on supply chains, labor difficulties, and rising rent prices. By:  Nadia Evangelou […]

on October 11, 2021 at 2:31 pm

Housing Affordability Continued to Improve in August At the national level, housing affordability increased for the second consecutive month in August compared to the previous month. By:  Michael Hyman […]

on October 8, 2021 at 1:56 pm

Instant Reaction: Jobs, October 8, 2021 The job additions of 194,000 in September are light considering there are still 5 million fewer Americans working now versus before the pandemic. By:  Lawrence Yun […]

on October 7, 2021 at 3:34 pm

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 7, 2021 Mortgage rates dropped slightly this week, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 2.99% from 3.01% the previous week. By:  Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing […]

on October 6, 2021 at 9:31 pm

Renter Demand Shifts Toward Class B/C Apartments The apartment vacancy rate has fallen to a decade low of 4.5%, and the asking rent has soared to a historic high of 10.5%. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Rental Properties […]

on October 5, 2021 at 6:50 pm

Race, Homeownership, and Student Loan Debt When examining the issue of student loan debt, it is essential not to overlook the relationship to race. By:  Jessica Lautz Student Loan Debt […]

on October 4, 2021 at 2:51 pm

A Nearly Unbelievable Data Point: The Birth Rate The baby bust has likely been fueled by both economic and health concerns of women during the pandemic. By:  Jessica Lautz […]

on October 11, 2021 at 3:43 pm

Bathroom Renovation Ideas From Top Designers Aiming for added drama, the latest remodeling trends are bold. Design & Architectur […]

on October 4, 2021 at 2:21 pm

From Dark to Light: 5 Dramatic Room Makeovers See how designer Leia Ward turned once-forgettable spaces into the essence of luxury. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Staging, Design Trends […]

on September 27, 2021 at 2:04 pm

Hot Home Trend: The Accent Wall Is Back It's bold and adds a dramatic statement to a room. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends […]

on September 17, 2021 at 4:24 pm

Why Staging Matters, Even in a Seller's Market Homes may be selling faster, but the right style can help earn the highest ROI. By:  Patti Stern Staging […]

on September 14, 2021 at 2:21 pm

Best Staging Makeovers: Bright Colors, Coastal Vibes Draw inspiration from the recipients of Home Staging Resource's most recent "Best of the Best" awards, recognizing the work of stagers... By:  Audra Slinkey Staging, Design Trends […]

on September 8, 2021 at 2:22 pm

6 Emerging Home Trends to Watch From dedicated activity spaces to ultra-luxury fabrics, view some of the most buzzed about home design trends. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends […]

on August 30, 2021 at 3:43 pm

Happy Hour at Home: How to Stage a Home's Bar Area Top designers provide inspiration and tips for staging a home's bar area. Staging […]

on August 23, 2021 at 2:51 pm

Hot Home Trend: Paint it Black Black accents are giving a bolder look to home designs. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends […]

on August 18, 2021 at 6:41 pm

Concrete Furnishings Add a Modern Touch to the Outdoors The industrial finish is no longer considered too gloomy and cold for an inviting outdoor space. Check out these photos for inspiration. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends […]

on August 12, 2021 at 3:02 pm

Loved It, Bought It, Sold It! See how a few smart paint choices gave this space a completely new look. By:  Julea Joseph Staging, Design Trends […]