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Real estate looks a little different this spring than it has in recent years, and sentiment is rising among builders and buyers.

Here's what's happening with home prices as mortgage rates fall Home price gains have been weakening over the past six months, but an increase in demand may change the picture.

Which vintage home goods are worth it? Here are seven pieces that designers swear by.

7 Items You Should Always Buy Vintage, According to Designers Vintage and antique items are an easy way to add charm, character and patina to your home. From wood furniture to glassware, here are the things designers say they prefer to buy vintage over new.

If you're interested in making your vacation home a short-term rental, you can count on better reviews when you provide the right amenities for guests.

45 Must-Have Amenities for Every Vacation Rental Home The amenities at your home can make all the difference between a one-time guest and a guest who returns again and again to your vacation rental.

A vacation property can be a great investment, but be sure to ask yourself these questions before you decide to buy.

5 Considerations When Buying a Vacation Home Financially, it's quite different from a primary residence.

How do you feel about this midcentury look?

Why Atomic Age Design Still Looks Futuristic 75 Years Later How a postwar aesthetic born out of destruction set the stage for Space Age

Tip #1: Delegate where possible to avoid major stressors.

How to Manage Your Real Estate Business Like a Pro | Entrepreneur Here are seven tips for effectively managing your rental real estate business.

Did you know you can defer or reduce capital gains on appreciated real estate? Here's how.

Are Capital Gains Taxes Keeping You From Selling Property? A structured installment sale could help defer or reduce long-term capital gains when you sell real estate.

Vintage lighting is having a moment, and it's no wonder why.

Why Historical-Inspired Lighting Is Shining Brighter Than Ever A glowing new guard of historically inspired lighting reprises centuries of details and forms from 18th-century American to English Arts and Crafts.

Service and exclusivity are important when you're choosing where to buy your next property.

What do luxury buildings have to offer? Discover six trendy amenities that are for residents only.

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Add style to your backyard with one of these luxe pool options.

These Pool Design Ideas Will Make Your Backyard Look More Luxe Are you looking to add a touch of style to your backyard? With the right pool design, you can turn your outdoor space into an oasis

How can you make an open kitchen feel even more open? Take a look at these layouts.

This Ever-Popular Kitchen Layout Is Back (Again) In 2023, renovators are revamping the tried-and-true open kitchen floor plan, but not exactly in the way you think.

While rent-to-own agreements currently only make up 2% of living situations, growing numbers of millennials and Generation Zers are showing interest in this alternative to traditional homebuying.

Homebuyers Expand Their Options With Rent-to-Own Homes Javelin Strategy & Research’s newest report, Mortgage Pandemic or Just the Sniffles: Fast-Tr...

Want to diversify your portfolio with property, but don't know where to start? Read this guide.

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These 10 styles are expected to be big winners in the architecture space this year.

Top 10 architecture trends of 2023 - Yanko Design Architecture is truly one of the most innovative and crucial industries in the world, in which architects are not only trying to outdo each other but also their own past selves, ideas, and creations. This is why the start of the year is always an exciting time, especially when it comes to the archit...

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Before you decide to rent your vacation home to others, be sure you know the tax implications that come with it.

Know The Tax Rules for Renting Out a Vacation Property Summer is not that far off. If you’re fortunate enough to own a vacation home, you may wonder about the tax consequences of renting it out for part of the […]

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Dig in to the bullet points of this 2023 outlook for real estate investing.

Inside Real Estate Strategy Outlook 2023 | Principal Asset Management In an uncertain economic environment, we believe commercial real estate investors should anchor portfolios around DIGITAL property types and markets, given their resiliency and cash flows.

Use splashes of color, great lighting and varied textures to create an enviable white kitchen.

These 50 Beautiful White Kitchens Are Loaded with Inspiring Decor Ideas Proving once again that this beloved color is anything but basic.

Making changes to a primary residence or investment property? Keep these projects in mind.

Updates to Increase a Home's Worth These five renovations are timeless.

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Qualified opportunity zones -- which are available in every state in the U.S. -- are still a great option for those who want to invest in communities and gain tax incentives for doing so.

How to Invest in Qualified Opportunity Zones: Step-By-Step An expert in QOZ programs walks us through how to benefit from some significant tax-deferral opportunities (and, if you hold your investment long enough, tax-free gains!).

From mortgage rate trends to housing starts, see what industry pros are saying about real estate in 2023.

2023 Real Estate Forecast: Market to Regain Normalcy But even though mortgage rates and home prices are expected to moderate, home sales may still sag under persistent inventory shortages, housing economists predict.

This open-plan bathroom style is popular, but is it right for you?

Is a wet room a good idea? These are the pros and cons you might have never considered This type of streamlined, open-plan shower space adds a luxurious flourish to the home – but is it practical? We spoke to the experts to find out

Passively designed properties offer an aesthetic way to curb your use of external energy sources.

What to Know About Passive Home Design Get answers to a few questions here.

Designers have chosen to go with warm, natural colors and bold hues this year. See if any of them pique your interest:

6 Color Trends That Will Rule 2023, According to Color Experts It's about to get a lot warmer!

Do you know if your homeowners insurance policy covers damage to your fence?

Does Home Insurance Cover Fences? | Bankrate You do not get blanketed coverage for fence repairs from your homeowners insurance provider. The protection it extends to depends on why the fence was damaged, so it can be helpful to look over your policy details. To make that easier, we reviewed the key things you need to know about home insurance...