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Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024

Empire Appraisal Group

Homeowners Are More Apt to Stay Put With interest rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage still high, home prices holding steady and inventory still low, many homeowners plan to stay put, optimizing or expanding their existing square footage. Laurel Vernazza, Home Design Expert at The Plan Collection— Scarsdale, N.Y.

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Fannie: Words and Phrases in Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Stewart’s estate is indeed palatial, as the details and decor feel Versailles-like in nearly every room. Vugrin was the protegé of organic architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg during the 1980s when construction began. There’s also a screening theater, tennis court, hobby room, outdoor fireplaces, barbecue space, and sprawling lawns.

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Weird Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

From horror movie-esque semi-abandoned homes for rent to home decor that overshot “unique”, the owners and agents behind these funny ads thought things were perfect just as they were for their photos and open houses. It sits in the Sarasota beachfront neighborhood of Lido Shores, an area that’s a haven for modern architecture.