Getty ImagesThe real estate market is in a tricky spot right now. Homeowner equity hit a delirious peak of $17.6 trillion in May 2021, thanks to a pandemic-induced 45% spike in prices. Since then, it has declined by more than $1.3 trillion, according to the latest data from Black Knight’s Mortgage Monitor for September 2022. Behind these sweeping d...

Getty ImagesMany first-time homebuyers might presume they’re better off going used rather than new—in other words, purchasing a pre-existing property rather than pricey new construction. While it’s true that brand-new homes often come with a heftier price tag upfront, these properties can actually end up being a good—even great—deal for first-time ...

Vladdeep/iStockThis shapely, free-standing bathtub is true to its name: One side is higher than the other, much like a heeled shoe. The slipper tub was all the rage in Victorian times and were first installed in public bathhouses and washrooms, according to Sara Chiarilli, an interior designer with Artful Conceptions. The higher end of the tub allo...

Realtor.com“Exotic” and “Pennsylvania” aren’t usually two words that go together, but that’s just what you’ll get in this 3,870-square-foot hybrid home in Macungie, PA. Originally built as a barn in 1805, the property was later converted into a farmhouse—with a big design twist. “The most recent owner is an artist passionate about ‘broken style,’ w...

Getty Images / Retailers / Realtor.comThe weather outside may still be frightful; but for wine drinkers, it’s prime sipping-reds-by-the-fire (or television) season. And frankly, what weather isn’t perfect for a glass of white, rosé, or even the newly-popular orange wine? No matter the current temperature in your locale, things could always be a lit...