But so many people are crying! A new survey shows that 50% of home buyers said the real estate process left them in tears. Here’s why and how we may be able to cheer them up.   Follow @housingmuse on Twitter and Instagram.   Visit housingmuse.com to listen to other episodes and view blog posts.

Only one good thing happened in 2020 … Sherwin-Williams brought us this paint color! Find out which color we’re loving as home stager and designer Krisztina Bell joins The Housing Muse to go room-by-room in offering up paint color ideas for the bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and more. Make your home look like a million bucks with just a fresh coat of paint. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com) Follow Krisztina Bell on Instagram @krisztinabell and visit her website at...

Homeowners may be unintentionally hurting their home’s long-term value through their actions. You undoubtedly want your home’s value to grow. So, don’t stand in the way of making that happen! Listen in as the Housing Muse offers up 10 ways you could jeopardize your home’s value. New blog post alert at Housingmuse.com! 5 Home Design Trends Making a Comeback Follow The Housing Muse's Melissa Dittmann Tracey on Twitter or Instagram @housingmuse. Want to sponsor a Housing Muse Podcast...

Hey, homeowners, have you noticed? It’s rainin’ money inside your home! Housing appreciation is in overdrive and equity is pouring in. There’s never been more homes valued at a million-or plus—you may be one of them if you hold on long enough! Join The Housing Muse on this latest episode to talk about the real estate market … the real and unreal. And guess what? The Housing Muse has a new website and blog! Bookmark it >>> Housingmuse.com NEW on The Housing Muse Blog! 10 Home...

Listen to this fun, interactive quiz to see how cool and trendy you are when it comes to the latest home design trends. What is the hottest paint color of the year? Which surprising bathroom vanity color is seeing explosive growth? What furniture fabric choice is the latest must-have? And, are bathtubs—a yay or nay? Chime in with your guesses and find out what the surveys say.     Follow The Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse.

When home renovations or housing flips go awry, Page Turner is the expert you want to call. The host of the new HGTV show, “Fix My Flip,” joins The Housing Muse Podcast to talk about rescuing home disasters. Turner also joins in for a “Lightning Round” on the latest home design trends.   Find more information on Page Turner’s HGTV show, “Fix My Flip.”   Follow The Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse.

Welcome to The Housing Muse Podcast! Host Melissa Dittmann Tracey is an award-winning journalist who uncovers the latest home design and real estate trends--the good and the bad. Listen to this short teaser on what you can expect by following The Housing Muse Podcast. (*Royalty free music by Bensound.com)

We’re all getting older and there may come a point when a house no longer fits your needs or a family member’s needs. Moving an aging parent, grandparent, or loved one can be stressful and cause tension in families when deciding the next steps. Mark and Rachel Healy, with the Senior Care Authority in Cincinnati, Ohio, share how “senior advisors” can help. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com) Seniorcareauthority.com / Mark and Rachel Healy with Senior Care Authority in Cincinnati Follow The...

Gasp. Jaw drop. And be utterly surprised along with The Housing Muse at some recent trends in the real estate market. Home buyers are willing to blow their budget by how much?! Housing equity is up by how much?! The top Googled bedroom color trend?! And the average mortgage amount is how high?! Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com; sound effects by Pixabay)

We’re all trying to keep up with the Joneses. And the Joneses keep winning! Many people admit they’re taking on home improvement projects solely to impress others. They’re spending thousands of dollars to do it too! In this episode: Find out what top home improvement projects are being done just to make others jealous. The personality types of house envy. How to channel your house envy in more constructive ways. Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse.

Many homeowners say they regret buying their house just because of the chore of maintaining it. A lot of us are clueless when it comes to what checkups a home regularly requires to avoid costly repairs. Take a quiz to see just how home savvy you are!  *Royalty free music by Bensound.com In this episode: How much do you think home experts suggest homeowners budget annually for home maintenance? How often should you replace your fire extinguisher? What is the most neglected appliance?...

Home designer and stager Krisztina Bell joins The Housing Muse Podcast to talk about the hot trends expected to make a bigger splash in home design in the new year, from double kitchen islands, multifunctional spaces, to green colors everywhere and more. Find some trends you'll be tempted to try in your own home. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com) Follow Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging, on Instagram @krisztinabell Follow The Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse

What are the worst offenses of those who visit your home? We'll break down three types of house guests—Cousin Eddie’s, Buddy the Elf’s, and Martha’s—and tell you how to prepare for each style of visitor who may be arriving on your doorstep this holiday season. Royalty free music by bensound.com The National Association of Realtors recently featured the Housing Muse Podcast on its blog: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/culture-scan/5-questions-for-the-housing-muse-podcast-host-melissa-dittmann-trac

This very well could be the hottest holiday decorating trend of the year. Forget about festive front yard decor! Unleash your inner Clark Griswold style in this prime location in your home. You’ll be sure to bring some Yuletide smiles with this trend, and unlock—or should I say inflate!—a truly magical piece of the holiday spirit this season. *Royalty free music by bensound.com Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse

Warm up your spaces and impress your guests this holiday season with the perfect tablescape. Megan Bestul and Stefanie Barraco, founders of the Center of It All in Detroit, Mich., offer up several ideas in how. Gather affordable ways to dress up your tables, the mistakes to avoid, and the answer to the biggest question this holiday season: To flock or not?  Center of It All: centerofitalldesigns.com The Housing Muse on Instagram, Twitter: @housingmuse Royalty free music by bensound.com

Choosing the right color and finishes on a home's exterior can be one of the most difficult and unforgiving aspects in home design. Learn the latest exterior home trends, and a high-tech solution to give your home's outside a dramatic makeover. Matt Mosher, founder of Dzinly, joins the Housing Muse Podcast to offer up ideas. (Royalty free music by Bensound.com) Visit Dzinly at: Dzinly.com View exterior home makeover photos: Follow The Housing Muse on Instagram and Twitter @housingmuse

The housing market is operating in crazy mode ... sky-high home prices and fierce bidding wars. So, is it a good time to buy a home? Or to sell? Are we in a housing bubble? Is a foreclosure wave coming? In this special fright-filled Halloween episode, let's take on some of the most pressing fears about the housing market and help figure out your next move.  Follow the Housing Muse on Instagram or Twitter @housingmuse

A home office can be anywhere—whether you have a dedicated work space or even just an empty closet! The Housing Muse catches up with Dave Adams with BDI Furniture to talk furniture trends--desk & chair considerations; trendy standing desks; multifunctional furniture to create office space anywhere; “Zoom Rooms”; and worst decorating office mistakes. Follow the Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse

Will trendy gray or blue kitchen cabinets age well? Should you go with granite or quartz for the countertops? What's going on with the lights ... greenery in pendants?! We talk the latest kitchen trends with home stager & designer Krisztina Bell. *Royalty free music from Bensound.com Follow Krisztina Bell on Instagram @krisztinabell Follow the Housing Muse on Twitter and Instagram @housingmuse View photos:...

Homes today have a serious noise problem. We’ve knocked down walls in opening up floorpans and then covered floors in hard surfaces, like hardwood flooring and ceramic tile. That has only amplified the sounds! If you have an introverted personality, you may be suffering the most! Listen to tips from acoustic consultants on how to quiet down the noises coming from inside and outside a home. By paying attention to sound, you may even help your home’s value too. *Royalty free music provided by...

“The Great American Remodel” has emerged since the pandemic. And as more homeowners spruce up their space, they’ve taken on more of these household updates themselves. But on certain home projects, DIY can be disastrous! Homeowners may be overconfident in their own DIY skills. Save yourself some time, money and grief, listen to the five biggest DIY fails that homeowners have taken on since the pandemic.  *Royalty free music by Bensound.com

"Wall Wizard" Brian Santos offers up the perfect paint colors for each room in your house. Which trendy colors should you use in the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, home office, or even for that challenging open floor plan? You'll gain some unexpected color ideas that can have a big impact. *Royalty free music provided by Bensound

Learn painting tips and tricks from Brian Santos--a.k.a. "The Wall Wizard." Brian shares the latest trends that draw inspiration from the Roaring '20s. Listen how these bold choices can make a dramatic difference in elevating your home's style. *Royalty free music provided by Bensound

The best hues for your mood. Learn how science and psychological research can offer insight into paint and color choices in your home. Certain colors may lift your mood, make you more creative, or even more attentive to detail. In this segment, we break down the moodiness of a home's color schemes. *Royalty free music provided by Bensound.