Especially on light-colored exteriors and interiors, a black trim creates an eye-catching contrast. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Black trim around windows can modernize a home’s look, providing pop of contrast in rooms with lighter color schemes. Black trim is being incorporated into a variety of homstyles, including industrial, farmhouse, bohemian, modern and even traditional.   Designers […]

by Melissa Dittmann Tracey Splashing a color on the home’s fifth wall is becoming the “it” factor. A twist on the accent wall: Paint the ceiling a contrasting color than the surrounding walls. It’ll force people to look up and take notice. Paint and texture are dressing up more ceilings. The 2023 Houzz U.S. Emerging […]

The farmhouse style doesn’t seem to be a fading fad after all. A new survey shows what styles are gaining the most traction on Instagram. Instagram has become a common place where consumers search for ideas to spruce up their home. Hashtags like #homedesigninspo will turn up a plethora of ideas. But more specific hashtags […]

Monthly Median Sales Price Reached Second-Highest Amount Ever WASHINGTON (July 20, 2023) – Existing-home sales slipped in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales varied among the four major U.S. regions, with the Northeast experiencing gains, the Midwest holding steady, and the South and West posting decreases. All four regions recorded year-over-year sales […]