Due to recent legislation, Americans looking to (re)enter the housing market are reading sensational headlines about a significant change in how homes are bought and sold.

The catalyst for all this brouhaha? A $418 million settlement reached by the National Association of Realtors in response to an antitrust lawsuit. This decision is set to abolish the longstanding and widespread practice of expecting buyer and seller agent commissions to be paid from the seller's net proceeds. The legal action stems from a staggering $1.8 billion verdict in Kansas City, Mo., which cited industry practices that as the plaintiffs argued artificially inflated commission rates. Faced with numerous similar lawsuits, the association opted for a nationwide settlement.

Last month, the Denver real estate market began its seasonal spring into action, despite Colorado's shifting economic landscape. April 2024 real estate trends reveal the lingering effects of Covid-era mortgage loan interest rates, the profound impact of inflationary pressures, and an expected seasonal upswing for April albeit a tamer early [...]

Spring is officially here (despite the snow in the forecast), and it's time to start thinking about your summer lawn and garden! When you think of a pleasant lawn, turfgrass is often the first thing that comes to mind. Grass, in all its varieties, has been the go-to lawn covering for generations. [...]

Spring showers, spring forward, spring allergies of all the things that come along with spring, few are as helpful (or as quintessential) as an annual spring cleaning.

As the days grow longer and the weather warms, there's an undeniable urge to freshen up our surroundings and shake off the remnants of winter. It's a time to throw open the [...]

Renowned for its natural beauty and upbeat cultural vibes, Colorado is a pristine oasis for the adventuring kind. And, as one of the nation's bluegrass hubs and eclectic artist destinations, it's also an unrivaled venue for music festivals.

The Rocky Mountains play host to many music festivals in Colorado, offering another excuse to plan a [...]

We're a quarter of the way into the year, and barely even a quarter of a percent down in interest rates. The dawn of 2024 brought optimism for lower rates and a revived housing market. But now that the sun's up and spring is in sight, it's becoming clear that rates might largely stay put at least for a [...]

If we can all agree on one thing, it's that we expect 2024 to be a year of change. Experts predict widespread housing market adjustments, economic shifts, and we all know about the presidential election. But if you're after some change, look no further than 2024 home decor trends. What's in style this year is sure to out-evolve any economic [...]