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Sellers

13 Tasks to Prepare Your Home for Winter, From Pantry Prep to Thermostat Maintenance

When temps drop that means it’s time to prepare your for the cold winter months. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/prepare-your-home-for-winter-8756287
Buyers

Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly as More Buyers Rush In

Rates dropped slightly leading to increased buyer activity. Even in the colder months, buyers are still out there. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-ease-slightly-as-more-buyers-rush-in
Designs and Decor

Designers Say Closed-Concept Layouts Are Making a Comeback

Remember when everyone wanted an open concept? Well times are changing! Check out the link below for more. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/a63011129/designers-say-closed-concept-layouts-are-making-a-comeback/
Sellers

Realtor.com® 2025 Housing Forecast: Will There be a “Trump Bump” in Housing Next Year?

2025 is expected to be another good year for sellers as prices and equity are expected to increase. Check out the link below for more. https://mediaroom.realtor.com/2024-12-04-Realtor-com-R-2025-Housing-Forecast-Will-There-be-a-Trump-Bump-in-Housing-Next-Year?ref=realestateindepth.com

Sellers 13 Tasks to Prepare Your Home for Winter, From Pantry Prep to Thermostat Maintenance When temps drop that means it’s time to prepare your for the cold winter months. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/prepare-your-home-for-winter-8756287

Buyers Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly as More Buyers Rush In Rates dropped slightly leading to increased buyer activity. Even in the colder months, buyers are still out there. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-ease-slightly-as-more-buyers-rush-in

Designs and Decor Designers Say Closed-Concept Layouts Are Making a Comeback Remember when everyone wanted an open concept? Well times are changing! Check out the link below for more. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/a63011129/designers-say-closed-concept-layouts-are-making-a-comeback/

Sellers Realtor.com® 2025 Housing Forecast: Will There be a “Trump Bump” in Housing Next Year? 2025 is expected to be another good year for sellers as prices and equity are expected to increase. Check out the link below for more. https://mediaroom.realtor.com/2024-12-04-Realtor-com-R-2025-Housing-Forecast-Will-There-be-a-Trump-Bump-in-Housing-Next-Year?ref=realestateindepth.com

Designs and Decor 16 Ways to Decorate With Bold Colors (Without Overwhelming Your Space) Go bold… in moderation. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-decorate-with-bold-colors-8752594

Designs and Decor 12 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Guest Room Feel Like a Hotel Are you preparing to have family or friends stay with you over the holidays? There are inexpensive ways to make your home feel like a luxury hotel. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/guest-room-ideas-8751791

Designs and Decor 7 Home Décor Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making—and How to Fix Them Are you making these design mistakes in your home? Don’t worry, you can fix them! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/home-decor-mistakes-8750347

Designs and Decor 3 Home Design Trends We’re Most Grateful for This Year Grateful that these design trends are coming back! We love color, storage, and outdoor living! Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/3-home-design-trends-were-most-grateful-for-this-year

Designs and Decor 9 Trending Paint Colors You’ll See Everywhere in 2025, According to Designers Stay on trend with these rich paint colors. Try them as an accent or totally update your house colors in 2025. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/trending-paint-colors-2025-8744132

Designs and Decor 29 Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas for a Set-Up Just as Stunning as Your Meal Thanksgiving is just days away. You have been planning your meal, but have you thought about your table decor? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/274251/thanksgiving-table-settings

Designs and Decor 14 Home Office Paint Colors That Will Help Boost Productivity in Your Workspace Working from home and still can’t decide what color to paint your office? Want it to boost your mood, productivity and still look good? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/2220932/best-paint-colors-home-office

Designs and Decor 5 Paint Colors to Never Use in Your Living Room, According to Interior Designers You know what colors are popular, but do you know which colors you should NOT be using in your home? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/paint-colors-to-avoid-in-living-room-8739556

Designs and Decor 32 Beautiful Butler’s Pantry Ideas That Serve Up Extra Storage Butler’s pantries are a great way to maximize an otherwise unused room or wall. Check out the link below for more. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g43866889/butler-pantry-ideas/

Designs and Decor Hot Home Trend: Darker Home Exteriors What are your thoughts about the new trend in exterior colors? Would you prefer dark or light? Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/hot-home-trend-darker-home-exteriors

Designs and Decor 24 Bathroom Décor Ideas for a Spa-Like Retreat, According to Interior Designers Sometimes the only place you can be alone is in the bathroom! Why not make it a retreat? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/bathroom-decor-ideas-8735006

Designs and Decor 50 Best Fall Porch Decor Ideas to Welcome Autumn There is still time to decorate your porch for Halloween and Fall. Check out the link below for more. https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/decorating-ideas/g2621/fall-porch-decorating/

Designs and Decor 11 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style, According to Interior Designers It’s not always about being on trend, sometimes you want to have a timeless look to your home. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/8355106/best-kitchen-cabinet-paint-colors

Designs and Decor 8 Cozy Cottagecore Bedroom Ideas The weather is getting colder. Make your bedroom feel warmer by decorating it in the cottagecore style. Check out the link below for more. 8 Cozy Cottagecore Bedroom Ideas

Designs and Decor 30 Small Kitchen Island Ideas That Prove Compact Is Cool A small kitchen does not mean you can’t have a dream kitchen. Check out the link below for more. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g62176505/small-kitchen-island-ideas/

Designs and Decor 3 Hot Bathroom Trends: Spa-like With Some Organic Feels What are your thoughts about the new bathroom trends? Would you add mosaics, copper and natural elements to your bathroom? Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/3-hot-bathroom-trends-spa-like-with-some-organic-feels