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Design and Decor

11 Home Design Ins and Outs for 2025, According to Thumbtack

What if I told you that brand new was out?!?! It’s true! Design elements are going to focus on reusing, antiques, and natural elements. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/thumbtack-home-design-ins-and-outs-2025-8771789
Sellers

7 Simple Tricks to Make Your Home Look Cleaner

We are busy and can’t clean every day. Here are ways to make your home look clean without the effort. Check out the link below for more. https://betterreport.com/simple-tricks-to-make-home-look-cleaner/
Buyers

Redfin Survey: More Than One-Third of Homeowners Say They’ll Never Sell

A large portion of homeowners are saying they do not plan on moving, which will keep inventory levels low and prices up. Guess which generation is least likely to sell. Check out the link below for more. https://investors.redfin.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1247/redfin-survey-more-than-one-third-of-homeowners-say?ref=realestateindepth.com
Design and Decor

17 Stylish Bedroom Wall Ideas Designers Are Loving, From Wallpaper to Wainscoting

Looking around your bedroom and wondering how you can spruce it up? Try adding wallpaper, wood, accent wall, or art. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/bedroom-wall-ideas-8758356

Design and Decor 11 Home Design Ins and Outs for 2025, According to Thumbtack What if I told you that brand new was out?!?! It’s true! Design elements are going to focus on reusing, antiques, and natural elements. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/thumbtack-home-design-ins-and-outs-2025-8771789

Sellers 7 Simple Tricks to Make Your Home Look Cleaner We are busy and can’t clean every day. Here are ways to make your home look clean without the effort. Check out the link below for more. https://betterreport.com/simple-tricks-to-make-home-look-cleaner/

Buyers Redfin Survey: More Than One-Third of Homeowners Say They’ll Never Sell A large portion of homeowners are saying they do not plan on moving, which will keep inventory levels low and prices up. Guess which generation is least likely to sell. Check out the link below for more. https://investors.redfin.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1247/redfin-survey-more-than-one-third-of-homeowners-say?ref=realestateindepth.com

Design and Decor 17 Stylish Bedroom Wall Ideas Designers Are Loving, From Wallpaper to Wainscoting Looking around your bedroom and wondering how you can spruce it up? Try adding wallpaper, wood, accent wall, or art. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/bedroom-wall-ideas-8758356

Sellers 5 Things That Make Your Living Room Look Small—and How to Fix Them Staging your home is important to get the highest value possible. Make sure you are not making your rooms appear smaller than they actually are. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/things-that-make-living-room-look-small-8765725

Design and Decor 6 Designer Tips for Showcasing the Dining Room You might only use your dining room once or twice a year, but you can make it a showpiece the rest of the year! Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/6-designer-tips-for-showcasing-the-dining-room

Sellers 13 Tasks to Prepare Your Home for Winter, From Pantry Prep to Thermostat Maintenance When temps drop that means it’s time to prepare your for the cold winter months. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/prepare-your-home-for-winter-8756287

Buyers Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly as More Buyers Rush In Rates dropped slightly leading to increased buyer activity. Even in the colder months, buyers are still out there. Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-ease-slightly-as-more-buyers-rush-in

Design and Decor Designers Say Closed-Concept Layouts Are Making a Comeback Remember when everyone wanted an open concept? Well times are changing! Check out the link below for more. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/a63011129/designers-say-closed-concept-layouts-are-making-a-comeback/

Sellers Realtor.com® 2025 Housing Forecast: Will There be a “Trump Bump” in Housing Next Year? 2025 is expected to be another good year for sellers as prices and equity are expected to increase. Check out the link below for more. https://mediaroom.realtor.com/2024-12-04-Realtor-com-R-2025-Housing-Forecast-Will-There-be-a-Trump-Bump-in-Housing-Next-Year?ref=realestateindepth.com

Design and Decor 16 Ways to Decorate With Bold Colors (Without Overwhelming Your Space) Go bold… in moderation. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-decorate-with-bold-colors-8752594

Design and Decor 12 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Guest Room Feel Like a Hotel Are you preparing to have family or friends stay with you over the holidays? There are inexpensive ways to make your home feel like a luxury hotel. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/guest-room-ideas-8751791

Design and Decor 7 Home Décor Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making—and How to Fix Them Are you making these design mistakes in your home? Don’t worry, you can fix them! Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/home-decor-mistakes-8750347

Design and Decor 3 Home Design Trends We’re Most Grateful for This Year Grateful that these design trends are coming back! We love color, storage, and outdoor living! Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/3-home-design-trends-were-most-grateful-for-this-year

Design and Decor 9 Trending Paint Colors You’ll See Everywhere in 2025, According to Designers Stay on trend with these rich paint colors. Try them as an accent or totally update your house colors in 2025. Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/trending-paint-colors-2025-8744132

Design and Decor 29 Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas for a Set-Up Just as Stunning as Your Meal Thanksgiving is just days away. You have been planning your meal, but have you thought about your table decor? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/274251/thanksgiving-table-settings

Design and Decor 14 Home Office Paint Colors That Will Help Boost Productivity in Your Workspace Working from home and still can’t decide what color to paint your office? Want it to boost your mood, productivity and still look good? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/2220932/best-paint-colors-home-office

Design and Decor 5 Paint Colors to Never Use in Your Living Room, According to Interior Designers You know what colors are popular, but do you know which colors you should NOT be using in your home? Check out the link below for more. https://www.marthastewart.com/paint-colors-to-avoid-in-living-room-8739556

Design and Decor 32 Beautiful Butler’s Pantry Ideas That Serve Up Extra Storage Butler’s pantries are a great way to maximize an otherwise unused room or wall. Check out the link below for more. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g43866889/butler-pantry-ideas/

Design and Decor Hot Home Trend: Darker Home Exteriors What are your thoughts about the new trend in exterior colors? Would you prefer dark or light? Check out the link below for more. https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/hot-home-trend-darker-home-exteriors