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What is happening in this housing market?
First-time buyers will be priced out The persistent lack of supply in today’s market combined with surging demand is driving up prices and pushing more prospective buyers to the sidelines. “All the metrics related to income and affordability in housing appear out of sync and the strange movement in the data is really caused by lack of supply,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors. “We need to get the inventory up.” The typical home has seen a 40% increase in monthly payments over a year ago, said Yun, with a roughly 20% increase in home prices and another 20% in higher mortgage rates. “People’s incomes…
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Easter tree ideas: 10 stylish centerpieces to copy
When Easter comes around, sure, we all look forward to ripping into a load of chocolate, but it’s also a great excuse to add some fun and folly to our homes with unique DIY decor. Easter trees have been around for a long time, and they are becoming even more popular year on year. We’re all looking for new and fresh Easter decorating ideas for our homes – and since the start of March 2022, searches for Easter trees on Pinterest have increased by around 82 percent, meaning that it’s a trend we need to tap into. Easter tree ideas 2022 Whether you’re living with friends in a rental or…
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Rosie on the House: Home improvement TV Is not reality | Home & Garden
Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: I watch a lot of home improvement reality shows and get a bunch of ideas for my house. How real are the projects on these shows? Answer: I am thrilled that you and countless other homeowners are inspired to start home improvement projects. There are some great, inspiring and educational home improvement shows out there. But reality TV is not necessarily our reality. When watching these shows, keep in mind that first and foremost, these shows should be considered entertainment. The networks they appear on are looking for ratings, and they will go to great lengths to get them, and that…
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Designers say bathroom decor shifting as homeowners come out of COVID
Home designers and decorators are finding that plain colors, like white or beige, that contrast with strong color accents, like black or gold, are popular choices when designing bathrooms. Photo provided by Nathan Caspers Single mirrors hanging above twin sinks and LED lighting are popular additions for bathrooms, according to home decor experts. Photo provided by Lois Haron Advertisement METRO DETROIT — Home styles are always changing, and bathrooms are no exception. Designers are saying that new trends in style and design are coming to the forefront, and more people are taking the time to make those changes due to the large number of people who either have been or…
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People Are Sharing Their Most Hated New Home Design Trends, And I Agree With Them
Arch Daily / Via media.giphy.com Here’s what they had to say: “No door between the master bedroom and master bathroom. It’s so annoying. The last three houses I’ve lived in have had this issue. I like to be able to close the door when I take a bath or shower.” —u/oleander4tea People on the Netflix reality show Instant Hotel had similar complaints about the top-rated home in Season 2. Netflix / Via Netflix User u/02K30C1 said the same thing, but in a less polite way: “Open concept bathrooms. I don’t need to see you taking a dump from my bed.” Yeah, can’t argue with that. Comedy Central / Via giphy.com…
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Penn State Master Gardeners present workshop in Hampton on biodiversity, pollinators and design
A Garden and Landscape Symposium hosted by Penn State Master Gardeners of Allegheny County will feature topics more far-reaching than the latest trends in horticulture. The workshop on April 30, held at the Hampton Community Center, features three keynote speakers who will focus on pollinators, biodiversity and bird-friendly habitat. The Penn State Master Gardener program was founded in 1982 as a volunteer effort to support the outreach mission of Penn State Extension. They include Bob Mulvihill, ornithologist for the National Aviary, who will deliver the presentation “What is Good for Birds is Good for Your Backyard”; Harland Patch, assistant research professor at the Penn State Department of Entomology, who will…
