Interiors & Design
Warm Minimalism Is Quietly Replacing the All-White Interior
Designers are trading stark white for plaster, oak and oxblood accents. A tour through five rooms that get it right.
Market News
Home Insurance Premiums Jumped 11% This Year. These States Felt It Most
A state-by-state look at where coverage costs are climbing fastest — and the three factors driving renewals higher.
Selling
Staged Homes Sold 9 Days Faster Last Quarter. Here’s the Room That Matters Most
We pulled 40,000 closed listings. The living room is not the answer.
Interiors & Design
The 2027 Paint Colors of the Year, Ranked by Our Design Desk
Every major brand has announced. We put all nine colors on real walls and ranked the results.
Market News
Rent vs. Buy in 2026: The Math Finally Tilts in 31 Major Metros
Our model compares five-year costs city by city. Buying now beats renting in more places than any time since 2021.
Interiors & Design
Designers Are Done With Open Shelving. Here’s What’s Replacing It
Appliance garages, pocket pantries and the quiet return of upper cabinets.
Interiors & Design
The Three-Layer Lighting Rule Every Well-Designed Room Follows
Ambient, task, accent: get the ratio right and even builder-grade rooms look intentional.
Selling
Selling Without an Agent in 2026: What FSBO Sellers Actually Net
Commission reform promised savings. The closing data tells a more complicated story.
Interiors & Design
Before & After: 6 Mudroom Makeovers Under $2,500
Built-in benches, drop zones and the flooring that survives winter.