After an anxiety-filled 2020 and during the continuing pandemic, many of us are looking to our homes for nearly everything: a place to work, study, sleep, eat, exercise. And don’t forget unwind.Homes these days can offer calm and relaxation, designers say. Whether that means a decor refresh ...
WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates declined this week to record low levels for the 15th time this year against the backdrop of an economy ravaged by the pandemic.Mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate home loan fell to 2.67% ...
A vast migration takes place when the temperatures begin to drop in the northernmost areas of the United States and even parts of Canada. No, it has nothing to do with feathered friends finding new roosts or certain mammals getting ready to hibernate. This migration involves the thousands upon ...
Winters in Utah are long and cold, but that doesn’t mean your home can’t be a haven of warmth and comfort for you and your family. Taking some steps to warm up your home, both literally and aesthetically, can do wonders for your health and wellbeing. So, without further ado, here are ...
WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates were unchanged this week, remaining at record low levels against the backdrop of an economy punished by the pandemic.Mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate home loan remained at 2.71% from ...
It’s officially December and that usually means cold and snowy weather. When the weather turns cold the air outside tends to get pretty nasty, so coming indoors should be a haven of fresh and comfortable air! Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Air particles, improper humidity, and ...
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes fell for the second consecutive month as lack of available homes continues to stifle house hunters.The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its index of pending sales fell 1.1%, to 128.9 in October, down ...
When winter rolls around, keeping that furnace running is going to be a top priority as the outdoor temperature falls. No one wants to live without heat in the chilly Utah winter! Keeping your family safe and comfortable is one of your priorities, so here are some tips from Western Heating and ...
It begins to look a lot like Christmas when twinkling lights brighten up homes inside and out. Few things liven up the season more than holiday decorations, particularly clear and colored lights.Prior to taking out the lights, ladder and thermos of coffee to get you through the job, it’s ...
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices jumped in September as strong demand, low interest rates and the smallest number of available homes on record combined to push up housing costs.The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index, released Tuesday, showed that home prices rose ...
