

12 Christmas Decorating Ideas Designers Swear By
Pros reveal how they get into the holiday spirit — without going over the top. When it comes to Christmas decorations, it's easy to be a little overzealous. But if anyone knows how to keep things classy during the holiday season, it's the designers we chatted with here."Let your décor dictate your holiday palette," designer Tobi Fairley reminds us. "No matter how gorgeous your holiday items are, if they are competing with your room instead of complementing it, the effect will


It's Not Always Marriage Before Mortgage
There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and have a family. Others may think they are too young. And still, others might think their current income would never enable them to qualify for a mortgage. We want to share what the typical first-time homebuyer actually looks like based on the National Association of REALTORS mo