Over the past year and a half, many people have discovered a newfound appreciation for their home’s outdoor areas. Whether you created a cozy balcony hangout to enjoy when working from home or hired a team to add a deluxe outdoor kitchen for entertain…
8 Tools Every Agent Should Know About To Dominate Social Media
In high school, your math teacher may have said something along the lines of, “You won’t have a calculator with you all the time.” Fast forward to today. With the power of smartphones, you have one at your disposal along with a lot of other things that make your life easier! With the rise of […]
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Top Tips for Buying a Home Sight Unseen
More people than ever are buying homes without ever actually touring them in person. And while this can be a great way to find a home in today’s competitive market if you’re planning to relocate, you also have to be careful to make sure you end up with a home that’s the right fit for […]
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3 Things Everyone Should Be Told Before Getting Their Real Estate License
If you’re thinking of becoming an agent, read this article and consider yourself “told”. There’s probably a lot of experienced agents who’ll nod their heads in agreement as they read this, wishing they knew before they began. But at the same time, they got through it and you can too! Being aware and prepared for […]
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Kitchen of the Week: Colorful Boost for a Midcentury Kitchen (8 photos)
A mutual love of color and a vintage aesthetic brought a homeowner and a designer together to rethink a 1950s kitchen in Edmonds, Washington. When the homeowner found Kirk Riley Design on Houzz, she’d already been assembling Houzz ideabooks with insp…
Renovation Spending Is Up, New Houzz Study Shows (19 photos)
In 2020, the pandemic forced many people to rethink how they use their home. Many homeowners made improvements to accommodate changes in work and life at home. And during that time, median spend on renovations jumped 15% compared with 2019.Homeowners…
6 Signs It’s Time to Upsize Your Home
It’s easy to get used to the space you live in; you sort of work with what you’ve got. But after a while, something’s gotta give! If you find yourself nodding at any of the signs below, it’s probably time to find yourself a bigger abode! 1. You use your Peloton as a coat rack […]
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Bathroom of the Week: Traditional Style in a North Carolina Home (11 photos)
Sometimes a room’s scale can be too big. While this is a good problem to have, it often takes the intervention of a savvy design pro to rectify the situation. “This was a two-story bathroom with 20-foot ceilings, a huge Jacuzzi tub, a small shower an…
5 Fun Backyard Design Ideas to Consider This Summer (one photo)
In this episode of Houzz TV Live, Houzz senior editor Mitchell Parker discusses five backyard design features pros use to create fun outdoor spaces. See how a fire table can add ambiance and functionality to a lounge area. Learn how burning various ar…
Planning To Buy a Home This Summer? Here’s What You Need To Know
Summer is always one of the most popular seasons for real estate. But if you’re planning on buying a home this summer, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. A recent video from realtor.com outlined tips buyers need to know if they’re planning to buy a home this summer—one of the […]
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