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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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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
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Fusing Luxury and Functionality
Understanding the role interior designers play behind the scenes For me, luxury and functionality are inseparable. It does not make
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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
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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
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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This year has been the year of comebacks; previously outdated trends are making their way back into the limelight.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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- Dream Finders Homes reports Q2 resultsOn July 30, 2026, Dream Finders Homes (DFH) announced its Q2 2026 results: sales are up, but margins are down. According to the release from DFH, net sales increased 15% to 2,232 from 1,938 and home closings increased 3% to 2,290 from 2,232 year-over-year. Despite these seemingly positive figures, the company reported its homebuilding gross […]
- Backyard trends that are shaping outdoor livingFrom a cozy front porch to an expansive backyard, outdoor spaces have become just as important as a home’s interior. Homeowners are looking for complete outdoor environments that support relaxing, entertaining, dining and wellness without sacrificing style. One of the strongest outdoor trends we’ve seen this year is the continuation of the outdoor living room. […]
- Mortgage rates average 6.58%On July 23, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, revealing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.58%, up from the week before when it averaged 6.55%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.74%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie […]