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Smaller and Smarter: An Architect’s Resolutions for 2017 (9 photos)

January 14, 2017 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

I’ve been focusing on midcentury architecture in my articles for Houzz — a fun topic for sure — and the more I write about it, the more fascinating it becomes. But it’s a brand-new year, and it’s time to move …Read More

Why you shouldn't panic about rising mortgage rates

December 19, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage inched up to 4.16%, but rates are still low by historical standards. Source link …Read More

10 Staging Tips for Holiday Decor

December 19, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine You don’t have to go all Clark Griswold to show your holiday spirit. Decorations can be subtle, tasteful and inviting when a house is up for sale during the holiday months. Sure, there are two sides …Read More

Homebuyers Aren’t Fazed by Rate Run-up

December 18, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

The super sensitivity of home buyers to the slightest uptick in mortgage interest rates is one of the more puzzling examples of human misperception. Buyers will rush to close or put their buying plans on ice when rates are rising …Read More

Shop Houzz: Guest Room Must-Haves (127 photos)

December 18, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

Prepare for out-of-town visitors by creating a warm and welcoming guest room. Including all the necessities as well as some niceties will ensure that your guests are comfortable. Cozy linens to snuggle in will provide them with a homey haven, …Read More

Homebuilders super happy but not building more homes: Here's what's up with that

December 17, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

Builders are super confident, but they're not building more homes. There are several reasons for this. Source link …Read More

Houzz TV: A 1961 Home Opens Up to Fearless Color and Fun (37 photos)

December 17, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

“Smelly, dirty, dated and very compartmentalized” is how Heather Banks describes the state of the 1961 fixer-upper she and her husband, Mike, bought in 2012 after seeing it on Craigslist. Mike, a construction manager for PSW Real Estate, and Heather, …Read More

Houzz TV: A 1961 Home Opens Up to Fearless Color and Fun (37 photos)

December 17, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

“Smelly, dirty, dated and very compartmentalized” is how Heather Banks describes the state of the 1961 fixer-upper she and her husband, Mike, bought in 2012 after seeing it on Craigslist. Mike, a construction manager for PSW Real Estate, and Heather, …Read More

Fed rate hike: What it means for consumers

December 16, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to raise its benchmark short-term interest rate will slowly push up rates on everything from mortgages and credit cards to savings accounts. The Fed increased its federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points. It was only …Read More

Reader Laundry Room: More Storage for $900 in Tennessee (5 photos)

December 16, 2016 LawsonRealtyGroup 0

This series profiles laundry room renovations shared by homeowners on Houzz.The cost of a laundry room renovation can run as low as a few hundred dollars for superficial upgrades and into the thousands for new plumbing, machines and walls. …Read More