Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?

Some Highlights Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. ​ Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. ​And, if selling has been on your mind, you can use that bigger-than-expected return to power your next move. If

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Wash Dishes, Sweep Floors: Housework As Meditation

Simply put, mindfulness is the act of maintaining awareness of the present moment, without judgment. The concept may be a straightforward one, but it can be surprisingly challenging to implement. In the course of even five minutes, you may be pulled away dozens of times into thoughts about the past or the future. A mindfulness

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Old Barns Become An Airy, Modern-Rustic Home

Building a large home in the countryside that fits in with its surroundings is always a challenge, and this project for a couple approaching retirement was no different. They asked Simon Harris and VESP Architects to create a comfortable, light home on the site of two barns in Devon, England, where they could spend time with

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More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?

More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for. For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage rates and affordability challenges, buying just didn’t seem doable. But

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10 Tips For A More Peaceful Home

Maintaining a Zen-like space is about much more than style. It’s about cultivating a peaceful place where each object has a reason for being present, whether for its beauty, utility or both. Here are 10 ways to bring a peaceful, balanced feeling to your home. 1. Clear Surfaces Daily Clutter is visual distraction. Every time

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