Monthly Archives: June 2022

Drew Barrymore’s DIY Kitchen Demolition Is Hilarious and Heartfelt

Jun 22, 2022 |

The talk show host is embarking on a DIY demolition of her whimsical pink kitchen, destroying everything herself with a hammer in hand and yes, there were even some happy tears shed. READ MORE…

The $9 Gadget That’ll Improve Dryer Performance and Keep Clothes Lint-Free

Jun 22, 2022 |

This handy tool ensures better dryer performance not to mention fire safety. READ MORE…

These Game-Changing Amazon Organizers Helped Me Finally Get My Cluttered Closet Under Control

Jun 22, 2022 |

I’ve been recommending them to everyone. READ MORE…

Former Trading Spaces Star Vern Yip Lists His Bright Florida Vacation Home

Jun 22, 2022 |

Former Trading Spaces star Vern Yip is saying goodbye to his unique Florida home. READ MORE…

East Williamsburg, Brooklyn: A ‘Gritty, Industrial Vibe,’ With Pliable Borders

Jun 22, 2022 |

Those nostalgic for 1980s New York will find much to love in this neighborhood, where buildings are slathered in graffiti and stylish young people fill the streets.

UWM drops rates 50 to 100 basis points in bid for brokers

Jun 22, 2022 |

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation’s largest wholesale lender, wants to beat rival lenders by offering competitive pricing to brokers, a move designed to navigate a shrinking mortgage market with compressed margins. UWM dropped rates by 50 to 100 basis points across all loan types, the company said in a release. The new program follows […more]

OCC used “outdated, unclear” guidance for redlining exams

Jun 22, 2022 |

A congressional watchdog determined a federal agency responsible for overseeing national banks — the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) — has followed procedures “inconsistently” and used “outdated” and “unclear” guidance when examining banks for potential instances of redlining. Democratic lawmakers Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York and […more]

4 Qualities that Define an Uncrashable Real Estate Market

Jun 22, 2022 |

The housing market slowdown is on its way. Both rising interest rates (topping 5% for a 30-year-fixed rate) and inflation have Americans thinking twice about buying a home, especially for the first time.

Pace of Existing Home Sales in the U.S. Continues to Fall

Jun 22, 2022 |

Having dropped 2.4 percent in April, the seasonally adjusted pace of existing-home sales across the U.S. fell another 3.4 percent in May to an annual rate of 5.41 million sales, representing the tenth straight month with a year-over-year decline in sales, the largest year-over-year decline (8.6 percent) since the pandemic hit, and the slowest seasonally […more]

You’re Cleaning Your House Wrong! Here’s Why

Jun 22, 2022 |

Cleaning can be tricky if you’re not hip to professional cleaners’ sneakiest tactics. Here are eight ways you’ve been tackling spring-cleaning all wrong.