AUGUST REAL ESTATE NEWS: THE TRUTH ABOUT WHERE HOME PRICES ARE HEADING

There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some local markets, prices are flattening or even dipping slightly this year as more homes hit the market. That’s normal with rising inventory. But the bigger picture is what really matters, and it’s far less dramatic than what the doom-and-gloom headlines suggest. Here’s why. Over 100 leading housing market experts were surveyed in the latest Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) from Fannie Mae . Their collective forecast shows prices are projected to keep rising over the next 5 years, just at a slower, healthier pace than what we’ve seen more recently. And that kind of steady, sustainable growth should be one factor to help ease your fears about the years ahead (see graph below) : And if you take a look at ...

March Home Decorating

Since spring begins in March, I’m focusing on all things spring… Here in North Carolina, it’s already starting to feel like spring so I hope I don’t jinx it! These ideas are from different bloggers and offer some great and unique spring decor tips and ideas.  

How to Style Your Dough Bowl for Spring

Robyn from Robyn’s French Nest shared her favorite spring decor tips for styling an antique dough bowl! You had me at antique dough bowl! Robyn’s had some great decor and styling tips and ideas on how to display her dough bowl with various spring elements like this adorable bunny, vintage books, spring florals and greenery. To see more of her ideas and more photos of her beautiful styling

 

spring decor tips and dough bowl styling ideas from Robyn of Robyn's French Nest

 Early Spring Decor Tips for Your Dining Spaces

Jessica from Itty Bitty Farmhouse shared some of her favorite ways to bring spring into your home’s dining spaces! I mean just looking at this photo of her dining room, and it’s all the whites and wood tones for me!! Jessica has such a unique and creative way of styling antique finds mixed in with everyday items, and it just all comes together so beautifully! 

 

Spring decor tips and ideas for your farmhouse dining room from Jessica of Itty Bitty Farmhouse

 Spring Decor Tips for Your Entryway

Libbie from A Life Unfolding shared some of her favorite tips and ways to add a few spring touches to your entryway! I know you’ll love reading through all of her ideas, like this DIY moss covered planter seen below! But you have to go and check out that painted staircase in her entryway!! The drama in this entryway is just so good y’all! 

 

 3 Easy Ways to Decorate for Spring

Pasha from Pasha Is Home shared 3 easy ways to decorate your home for early spring! Oh my heart, my heart is in love with those pretty pink tulips! They look like they have just been cut from the garden and tucked into the basket to bring a little spring cheer inside.

 

easy ways to decorate for spring from Pasha of Pasha is Home

 How to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home for Spring

Kim from Shiplap and Shells shared a few ideas on ways you can bring the outdoors into your home for spring! One of her tips was to incorporate fresh flowers. And OH MY GOODNESS, you have got to go see all of her floral arrangements in her blog post! She even grew her own tulips to cut and use for arrangements. And now I need to go look up tulip growing tips for planting zone 8! 

 

ways to bring spring indoors from Kim of Shiplap and Shells

 

Creating a Farm-Cottage Charm Spring Tablescape

And then there’s my post! Take a look back at this spring tablescape I created in our dining room. I used a few vintage green glass Coca Cola bottles in the centerpiece! I love incorporating vintage glass bottles and jars into our decor, and the green glass of these soda bottles just screams spring to me! This was such a fun look to create that could easily work for spring and even summer.
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spring decor ideas for your dining room from Brittany of White and Woodgrain

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