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ASID recognizes next generation of design innovators
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2026 Ones to Watch Award, a recognition for early-career interior design
Exterior Design
Backyard features homebuyers want in 2026
Homeowners now treat outdoor spaces like functional extensions of the house, packed with purpose, comfort and long-term value. When scanning
Design Principles
Fusing Luxury and Functionality
 Understanding the role interior designers play behind the scenes For me, luxury and functionality are inseparable. It does not make
Interior Design
Design choices that inspire tranquility
Homeowners are seeking spaces that inspire tranquility and prioritize wellness. Design trends are shifting towards interiors that are softer and
Custom Homebuilding
Alpine architecture blended with modernism
Loudermilk Homes is one of the leading custom luxury design and build firms across Georgia and North Carolina, a testament
Design Trends
These 5 design trends are back in style
This year has been the year of comebacks; previously outdated trends are making their way back into the limelight. Interior
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ASID recognizes next generation of design innovators
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2026 Ones to Watch Award, a recognition for early-career interior design
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- Bay Area estate is August’s highest home saleAn estate in Hillsborough, Calif., sold for $70 million and was the highest U.S. home sale in August, followed by a $51.5 million waterfront villa in Miami Beach, Fla. California is home to six of August’s 10 priciest sales, with four in the Bay Area and two in Orange County. Three of the most expensive […]
- Fischer Homes taps new PresidentFischer Homes, a privately held homebuilder operating in 11 markets, announced Jason Finch as its president. This decision is part of a broader leadership restructure and divides the president and chief operating officer roles into two positions. The COO, Jay Smith, will continue in his position. Finch first joined the company in 2013 and most […]
- Mortgage rates average 6.76%The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.76%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Freddie Mac released the most recent PMMS results on Sept. 10, 2026. The current FRM is up from the previous week’s average of 6.71%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.35%. The 15-year FRM averaged […]