Carol Carney Finke

The outdoor living pros at HGTV share 45 ways to make your outdoor space more private with DIY solutions and designer inspiration.

Mortgage rates bounced sharply higher again this week, making homebuying even more expensive at the start of the all-important spring market.

Open shelves, dedicated laundry basket cubbies, pullouts and other storage ideas create hardworking spaces

Mortgage rates rose for a 4th consecutive week ahead of a yield spike on Friday. There could be further increases ahead as the housing sector braces for homebuying season.

Top designers share 20 easy ways to refresh your home this year, including quick tricks and budget-friendly tips. See how on HGTV.com.

U.S. home sales unexpectedly rose in December, but surging house prices amid record-low inventory could slow the housing market momentum in the coming months. The National Association of Realtors said on Friday that existing home sales increased 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.76 million units last month. The housing market is being supported by cheaper mortgages and an exodus from city centers to suburbs and other low-density areas as companies allow employees to work from home and schools shift to online classes because of the pandemic.

Shaker-style cabinets, often wood or white, are popular with homeowners, the 2021 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study shows

HGTV shows you how to improve your mood and feel happier this winter by creating cozy corners in your house, by decorating with things that inspire joy and using hygge to make your home happier.

U.S. pending home sales slid for the third consecutive month in November, dropping 2.6% year-over-year, according to a report from NAR.

U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week in an indication that the long period of record-low rates could soon be over. Home loan rates touched new record lows last week, as the year opened against the continuing backdrop of damage from the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. and global economies — which suppressed rates through most of 2020. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate home loan jumped to 2.79% from 2.65% last week.

HGTV's design experts reveal the paint colors and trends that will set the mood in 2021.

Design pros share the elements they used to create inviting spaces that focus on function and fashion

After a strong surge in home sales over the past six months, suddenly consumers are concerned about the overall health of the housing market.

Homeownership by Millennials will continue to climb as they navigate the current market.

The design experts at HGTV.com share 20 charming farmhouse bathroom design and decorating ideas to try at home.