Home Value
Nautical Decor Makes a Stylish Comeback
Across Gen Z and Gen X households, interest is rising in the fisherman aesthetic, including coastal-inspired palettes that bring utilitarian charm indoors. NEW YORK — In 2025, design is drifting to a saltier and scrappier direction, with nautical nostalgia leading the way. It’s part of a broader shift away from hyper-minimalism and toward interiors that…
Read MoreZombie 2nd mortgages are coming to life, threatening thousands of Americans’ homes
Vanessa Leroy For NPR Karen McDonough sits inside her home in Quincy, Massachusetts. Updated May 18, 2024 at 06:00 AM ET by Planet Money CHRIS ARNOLD, ROBERT SMITH, JESS JIANG, SAM YELLOWHORSE KESLER, ROBERT BENINCASA, NICK MCMILLAN · MAY 10, 202 One spring morning two years ago, Karen McDonough was having tea at her…
Read MoreHome Improvement and Remodeling Ideas That Increase Home Value
If you have owned your home for a few years, you may be wondering what you can do to increase the value of your home. One of the best ways to add value to your home is to keep it up to date by periodically improving it, thereby building more equity over time. Remodel the…
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