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03/05/2026

March is Women’s History Month! Take a moment to honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across all generations.

02/23/2026

Housing starts ended 2025 with solid gains of 3.9% and 6.2% in November and December, respectively. Nevertheless, the total of 1.359 million starts last year was a 0.6% decline from 2024. Single-family starts, about 70% of total starts, dropped 6.9% in 2025 to 943,000 units. Multifamily starts, on the other hand, climbed to 415,700 units, 17.3% above 2024’s starts.

02/09/2026

Setting financial goals can feel empowering—but sticking to them is where the real challenge begins. Discover practical tips to stay on track and make your goals a reality. https://bit.ly/4qww6Tj

02/05/2026

According to Houzz’s latest U.S. Kitchen Trends Study, homeowners are embracing thoughtful, functional remodels that balance beauty with everyday practicality. From built‑in pantry cabinets (47%) to cabinet upgrades (84%), smart storage is officially in the spotlight.

Houzz released its 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, which breaks down renovating homeowner's top priorities. Here are the top kitchen remodeling trends to watch for in 2026.

01/26/2026

Make Google Maps work smarter for you. Lifehacker shares pro tips including setting the correct vehicle type for better route recommendations and linking your music apps for seamless playback on the road. Want accessibility info highlighted automatically? That’s in here too. Unlock the full toolkit:

Google Maps has many useful features to help you make the most of route planning, trip options, and privacy features.

01/14/2026

Organize your home day is today! One easy thing you can do is create a donation box for items you no longer need. Give them a second life while clearing your space!

12/15/2025

The Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate target by 25 basis points on Wednesday, December 10. That’s the third consecutive FOMC meeting resulting in a quarter-point cut. The target range for overnight lending in the fed funds market is now 3.75% to 3.50%, its lowest level in three years. The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for January 27-28.

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.

12/15/2025

Does refinancing your mortgage make sense? There's a lot to consider. Feel free to contact me to help you understand if refinancing will work for your specific situation.

Learn about the benefits of refinancing your mortgage, which include lowering your interest rate and potentially paying off your mortgage faster.

12/01/2025

Remember life before smartphones ruled our world? Millennials grew up with unique experiences that shaped their perspective—and many of those things are gone today. Which one do you miss most?

Millennials had the best of both worlds: a childhood offline as well as an adolescence exploring the early days of the internet. It’s all of the above that can make millennials not only incredibly nostalgic but also thankful for the things they grew up with that no longer exist, like watching musi...

11/06/2025

Fun and surprising ways you can use ChatGPT...

You might think ChatGPT is just an answer engine, but it can also be used in some surprisingly unusual (and entertaining!) ways.

10/07/2025

Find out which metros have had the most new construction homes available in 2025 here:
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09/08/2025

Questions about when to tip or how much? This article helps break it down.

8 Places You Should Always Tip, According to Etiquette Experts