Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Making a Comeback

Designers say high-end wall-to-wall carpet made from natural fibers is gaining favor for comfort, texture and sound control in upscale, design-driven homes.

Separating Fact From Fiction on Home Equity

Home equity can be a powerful financial tool, but misconceptions about risk, access and borrowing options may lead homeowners to make costly decisions.

Focus Matters More Than Ever in 2026 Marketing

Tighter budgets, deeper AI use and audience fragmentation are pushing real estate pros to prioritize focus, consistency and clear positioning over trend chasing.

Mortgage Rates Now Solidly Back Above 6%

According to our chart of MND's mortgage rate index, 30yr fixed rates bottomed at 6.01% yesterday, but that's because the chart logs the day's latest entry.  On Friday, until late in the day, the chart showed a rate of 5.99%. It was only after several lenders raised rates in the afternoon that the i