RE/MAX National Housing Report for April 2022

Competitive Spring Market Greets Buyers and Sellers with More Listings, Higher Prices Signaling a flattening of the seasonal spring ramp-up, April 2022 home sales increased less than 1% over March – and dropped 12.8% year over year – across the report's 53 metro areas. That, coupled with an 11.5% increase in new listings from March to April, … Continue reading RE/MAX National Housing Report for April 2022

Elon Musk to acquire Twitter in $44 billion deal

Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company. Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $44 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become … Continue reading Elon Musk to acquire Twitter in $44 billion deal

Bluestone Lane introduces 100% biodegradable and compostable Nespresso® compatible capsules of its four signature blends in celebration of Earth Day

The Australian-style specialty coffee roaster is elevating the at-home coffee ritual with zero waste pods that perfectly replicate the quality and flavor of the coffee served in its cafes Bluestone Lane, Australian-inspired specialty coffee roaster, and café lifestyle brand, launches a new line of Nespresso® compatible pods, available in four signature roasts. The new 100% biodegradable … Continue reading Bluestone Lane introduces 100% biodegradable and compostable Nespresso® compatible capsules of its four signature blends in celebration of Earth Day

HGTV unveils the HGTV Smart Home 2022 in Wilmington, North Carolina

The Winner Will Receive a Prize Package Valued at Over $1.2 Million  HGTV, a member of the Discovery, Inc. family of brands, today unveiled the newly built HGTV® Smart Home 2022 in Wilmington, NC. The winner will receive the fully furnished home, a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and $100,000 from LendingTree, a prize package valued at over $1.2 million. Video Tours Below! … Continue reading HGTV unveils the HGTV Smart Home 2022 in Wilmington, North Carolina

As employers return to offices, Petco encourages adding “pet-friendly” employee benefits

Survey shows nearly half of pet parents would consider switching jobs if it meant they could bring their pet to work As businesses across the U.S. re-open office doors after two years of mostly or entirely remote work – and in celebration of National Pets at Work Day on April 19 – Petco Health and Wellness Company, … Continue reading As employers return to offices, Petco encourages adding “pet-friendly” employee benefits

Redfin reports demand slips, pushing more sellers to drop asking prices

Early indicators of homebuyer activity falter further as mortgage rates shoot up. by Tim Ellis for Redfin Early-stage homebuying demand continues to falter this spring as new listings fell 7% from a year earlier, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. At the same time, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate … Continue reading Redfin reports demand slips, pushing more sellers to drop asking prices

Property taxes on single-family homes rise across U.S. in 2021, to $328 billion

Average property tax also up 2 percent, to $3,785 as effective rate declines slightly; Highest effective tax rates in Illinois, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its 2021 property tax analysis for almost 87 million U.S. single family homes, which shows that $328 … Continue reading Property taxes on single-family homes rise across U.S. in 2021, to $328 billion

Basil Quick Bite: Win free Cold Brew (and more!) at Dutch Bros this month for National Cold Brew Day

Starting April 2nd through National Cold Brew Day on April 20, customers can score big with Cold Brew purchases on the Dutch Bros app! The drive-thru coffee company kicked off on Saturday with opportunities to sip, earn and score. Purchase a Cold Brew or Nitro Cold Brew with the Dutch Bros app for a chance to … Continue reading Basil Quick Bite: Win free Cold Brew (and more!) at Dutch Bros this month for National Cold Brew Day

Take the guesswork out of home maintenance with this handy new app

Manage your home like a pro. There was a surge of first-time homeowners in 2020 and whether they purchased a home to escape a city, gain a remote work space or a yard for their kids, these new homeowners all have one thing in common: they must navigate the complexities of home maintenance. With this in … Continue reading Take the guesswork out of home maintenance with this handy new app

Disney Launches New Business to Develop Residential Communities

Storyliving by Disney will feature distinctively designed spaces, unique amenities and world-renowned service Do you want to feel Disney magic every day? As more and more fans look for new ways to make Disney a bigger part of their lives, the company today announced plans to introduce Storyliving by Disney, vibrant new neighborhoods that are … Continue reading Disney Launches New Business to Develop Residential Communities