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Clever’s Green Glossary: 46 Sustainable Key Words to Help You Shop Smarter

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Ever wonder the difference between “eco-conscious” and “eco-friendly”? We've got you http://dlvr.it/RVn9Dx

Inside David Hockney’s Most Intimate Relationships and Spaces

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The octogenarian artist is making the most of uncertain times with a newly released book showcasing portraits of his family and dearest friends http://dlvr.it/RVm3SJ

Joy Of Booking: Hospitality In The Age Of Social Distancing

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Consumer confidence calls for a radical return to convenience. http://dlvr.it/RVlyzv

8 Sofas AD Loves Right Now

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Boldly patterned, dynamically shaped, or tailored to a tee, the best sofas have us firmly feeling good vibes http://dlvr.it/RVlTjk

Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.

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ICYMI: Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded the first nationwide drop in showing traffic in eight months as communities responded to COVID-19. Early April data show signs of an upswing, however.” Why would people be setting appointments to look at prospective homes when the process of purchasing a home has become more difficult with shelter-in-place orders throughout the country? Here are three reasons for this uptick in activity: 1. Some people need to move. Whether because of a death in the family, a new birth, divorce, financial hardship, or a job transfer, some families need to make a move as quickly as possible. 2. Real estate agents across the

How Top Designers Organize Their Treasures

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From Ann Pyne's pantry to Charlotte Moss's table linen collection, designers share what they're busy organizing http://dlvr.it/RVj2qy

A New Way Forward

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Out of adversity comes the chance to design the life you want. http://dlvr.it/RVhJ9t

A Classic Alvar Aalto Design for Wellness That Still Inspires

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Why Alvar Aalto’s seats for a 1930s tuberculosis sanatorium remain a reliable decorating remedy http://dlvr.it/RVgqWn

Rise to the Top of the Pool by Selling Your House Today

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ICYMI: With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that sellers are not dropping listing prices to attract more buyers. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, noted:  “The housing market faced an inventory shortage before the pandemic. Given that there are even fewer new listings during the pandemic, home sellers are taking a calm approach and appear unwilling to lower prices to attract buyers during the temporary disruptions to the economy.” This inventory shortage, which spread widely throughout the housing market going into today’s economic slowdown, created an environment where there were not enough homes for sale for those who wanted to buy them. With that backdrop setting the stage, Yun also notes: “With the current quarantine recommendations in place, fewer sel

Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.

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Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded the first nationwide drop in showing traffic in eight months as communities responded to COVID-19. Early April data show signs of an upswing, however.” Why would people be setting appointments to look at prospective homes when the process of purchasing a home has become more difficult with shelter-in-place orders throughout the country? Here are three reasons for this uptick in activity: 1. Some people need to move. Whether because of a death in the family, a new birth, divorce, financial hardship, or a job transfer, some families need to make a move as quickly as possible. 2. Real estate agents across the country

The Met Reduces Staff Amid Pandemic, Apparatus Unveils Incense Blends, and More News in New York

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Here’s what you need to know http://dlvr.it/RVcmZm

Kelly Wearstler Creates a Jaw-Dropping Mosaic for Her New Hotel

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The AD100 designer assembled a trove of Portuguese tiles at the new Austin Proper http://dlvr.it/RVcBSW

What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values?

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ICYMI: A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, which is how many items are available in relation to how many consumers want to buy that item. In residential real estate, the measurement used to decipher that ratio is called months supply of inventory. A normal market would have 6-7 months of inventory. Anything over seven months would be considered a buyers’ market, with downward pressure on prices. Anything under six months would indicate a sellers’ market, which would put upward pressure on prices. Going into March of this year, the supply stood at three months – a strong seller’s market. While buyer demand has decreased rather dramatically during the pandemic, the number of homes on the market has also decreased. The recently released

Rise to the Top of the Pool by Selling Your House Today

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With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that sellers are not dropping listing prices to attract more buyers. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, noted:  “The housing market faced an inventory shortage before the pandemic. Given that there are even fewer new listings during the pandemic, home sellers are taking a calm approach and appear unwilling to lower prices to attract buyers during the temporary disruptions to the economy.” This inventory shortage, which spread widely throughout the housing market going into today’s economic slowdown, created an environment where there were not enough homes for sale for those who wanted to buy them. With that backdrop setting the stage, Yun also notes: “With the current quarantine recommendations in place, fewer sellers ar

ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station Goes Virtual

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ARTS  DISTRICT Liberty Station has announced its Virtual First Friday on May 1. Shake up your weekend plans by getting… http://dlvr.it/RVZrYF

Keryn Young - Berkshire Hathaway-Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Timeline

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Keryn Young - Berkshire Hathaway-Technology is Powering the Real Estate ...

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Fannie And Freddie: Homeowners Will Not Owe Lump Sum Payments After Forbearance

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Despite what many homeowners have heard, there won't be any lump sum payments due once a forbearance period ends—at least if the loan is owned by Fannie or Freddie. http://dlvr.it/RVY0SV

Tory Burch and Robert Kime Join Forces on Fine Fabrics

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The design doyens's fabric and wallpaper collaboration was inspired by a springtime trip to Japan http://dlvr.it/RVXXQF

What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values?

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A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, which is how many items are available in relation to how many consumers want to buy that item. In residential real estate, the measurement used to decipher that ratio is called months supply of inventory. A normal market would have 6-7 months of inventory. Anything over seven months would be considered a buyers’ market, with downward pressure on prices. Anything under six months would indicate a sellers’ market, which would put upward pressure on prices. Going into March of this year, the supply stood at three months – a strong seller’s market. While buyer demand has decreased rather dramatically during the pandemic, the number of homes on the market has also decreased. The recently released Existi

Ten Beautiful Pieces Of Furniture To Spend Your Stimulus Check On

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Most of us will spend more time at home for the foreseeable future. So why not use your stimulus check to improve your living space? http://dlvr.it/RVWKgq

Phoenix Suns Owner’s Investment Firm Buys Two More Resorts For $162M

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Southwest Value Partners has acquired the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley-Scottsdale and the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. http://dlvr.it/RVWKcF

AD100 Designer Charles de Lisle Reminisces on Sea Ranch, California's Modern Utopia

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Charles de Lisle catches the wave at Sea Ranch, a modern icon of utopian experimentation http://dlvr.it/RVTfWh

These Stocks Will Thrive In A Post-Coronavirus World, According To Experts

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Here are 19 stocks that will benefit from new consumer trends once quarantine orders are lifted. http://dlvr.it/RVSqTX

Artist Daniel Gordon Debuts Surreal New Works

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Mixing collage, sculpture, and photography, the Brooklyn-based artist will show his newest works at Yossi Milo Gallery http://dlvr.it/RVRDBS

Will HUD Allow The HECM Program To Die?

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HUD’s requirement that the HECM be a stand-alone product, as opposed to being part of integrated retirement plans, prevents synergies that would benefit retirees, generates excessive loss rates, and is not needed to prevent market abuses. http://dlvr.it/RVQHPm

A Derelict 17th-Century British Factory Is Transformed Into an Avant-Garde Home

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Located some 70 miles northwest of London, this new country home is the perfect blend of romanticism and sleek modernism http://dlvr.it/RVPkGh

11 Flower-Delivery Services for Mother’s Day That Are Clever-Approved

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These flower-delivery services are your best bets for a brilliant bouquet or a blooming houseplant http://dlvr.it/RVPHwr

Modern Medieval: A Castle in Connecticut Ranks as the Week’s Most Popular Home

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Hear ye, hear ye, wannabe kings and queens. A recently updated Connecticut castle filled with generations of history is the week's most popular home. The post Modern Medieval: A Castle in Connecticut Ranks as the Week’s Most Popular Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RVNg5l

Prince Charles Discusses What Comes After the Pandemic in a New Article

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The Prince of Wales—who tested positive for COVID-19 in March—wrote a piece for Country Life magazine about how the global crisis may change the way we live http://dlvr.it/RVLFWG

This Paris Apartment Gets a Dynamic Update With an Elegantly Undulating Wall

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A classic Haussmannian Paris apartment is renovated making way for winding, wood-clad walls that provide storage and flow http://dlvr.it/RVLFLH

Health and Disease Have Always Shaped Our Cities. What Will Be the Impact of COVID-19?

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The current public health crisis leads to more questions than answers, but looking to the past can offer some insights http://dlvr.it/RVKpZ8

Joseph Altuzarra’s Collection for Etsy Brings a Bit of Luxury Home

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Ready-to-wear designer Joseph Altuzarra worked with Etsy artisans on a home goods collection with a sustainable edge. http://dlvr.it/RVKCcm

How To Address Property Management Amid A Crisis

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Transparency on all fronts is key and will ultimately lead to safer residential communities. http://dlvr.it/RVK26t

Keryn Young - Berkshire Hathaway- Why Pre-approval is a Great Idea

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Tour These Never-Before-Seen Tom Kundig–Designed Structures

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In his new book, “Working Title,” Olson Kundig principal architect Tom Kundig allows an intimate look into his nearly 45-year-long career http://dlvr.it/RVGGWF

7 Brands Celebrating Earth Day and Sustainable Shopping

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Shop these eco-friendly finds for good http://dlvr.it/RVFkY7

Former Titans QB Marcus Mariota Sells Sleek and Chic Nashville Home for $790K

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On his way to Vegas to join the Raiders, former Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota has sold his cool modern home in Nashville, TN, for $790,000. The post Former Titans QB Marcus Mariota Sells Sleek and Chic Nashville Home for $790K appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RVFbfF

The Best—and Worst—Places for Renters To Hunker Down During the Coronavirus Crisis

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These cities offer apartment dwellers the most—and least—amount of space per person. With much of the country under stay-at-home orders, space is at a premium. The post The Best—and Worst—Places for Renters To Hunker Down During the Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RVFbJW

Designer Josh Greene Unveils His First Furniture Collection

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The versatile lineup is in collaboration with Dowel Furniture http://dlvr.it/RVF3gD

How to Start a Podcast

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Learn how to start a podcast from these pros who have mastered the genre http://dlvr.it/RVBBXZ

Dreaming of Space To Spread Out? Pick One of These 7 Hobby Farms for Sale

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Ready to ditch city life? If you're ready to strike out on your own and live off the land, a hobby farm might be the perfect starting point. The post Dreaming of Space To Spread Out? Pick One of These 7 Hobby Farms for Sale appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RVB2J9

Rethinking Mortgages For A Post-COVID Era That Still Benefit Consumers And Lenders

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Collateral that earns interest? One loan, but two different time frames to pay it back? Here's a look at niche mortgage products from overseas that could be easily imported to the U.S. http://dlvr.it/RV9tym

Agents Encourage Buyers To Keep Listings On The Market

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As the real estate market grinds to a halt amidst the coronavirus pandemic, it may seem like conventional wisdom for prospective sellers to wait things out. http://dlvr.it/RV9ts3

The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long

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ICYMI: There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to defeat this […] http://dlvr.it/RV9MV0

Jennifer Love Hewitt Selling Mod Pacific Palisades Home for $4.2M

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The actress Jennifer Love Hewitt has listed her home in Los Angeles, which she purchased in 2013. The modern property is available for $4.2 million. The post Jennifer Love Hewitt Selling Mod Pacific Palisades Home for $4.2M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RV6V7l

Residential Clubs Gear Up During Lockdown, Virtually Speaking

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From Zoom golf lessons to chef-taught cooking classes, private clubs have gotten inventive in fostering community among members who can't physically interact. http://dlvr.it/RV6M7G

30 dining chairs that make a statement

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Because we’re all sitting a lot more these days http://dlvr.it/RV6GHp

Intertwined Histories Lead the Decor in a Downtown Manhattan Home

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Personal histories come out of the woodwork at the Manhattan home of Emily Adams Bode and Aaron Aujla http://dlvr.it/RV6GBX

The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long

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There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to defeat this […] http://dlvr.it/RV5rXz

Andrea Bocelli: Amazing Grace – Music For Hope (Live From Duomo di Milano)

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For $30 Million, The Los Angeles Mansion That Prince Painted Purple Could Be Yours

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The Los Angeles mansion that Prince personalized by painting it purple when he rented it is on the market for $29.995 million. http://dlvr.it/RV3NJD

Inside Studio Gang's Latest Project, a Brooklyn Firehouse and Training Facility

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The firm's recent project demonstrates how design can serve the greater good http://dlvr.it/RV3J6M

Michael Che of ‘SNL’ Will Pay One Month’s Rent for All 160 Apartments in His Late Grandmother’s Public Housing Building

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“Saturday Night Live” star Michael Che is honoring his grandmother's memory by covering one month’s rent for her old neighbors in a New York City public housing building. The post Michael Che of ‘SNL’ Will Pay One Month’s Rent for All 160 Apartments in His Late Grandmother’s Public Housing Building appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RV17CD