Jamie Ament Broker Associate

Buyers encountered higher inventory and slightly more favorable prices.

Analysts were expecting a 1% monthly rise. Signings were still down 8.3% compared with August 2020.

Pending home sales surged more than expected in August after two months of declines Buyers encountered higher inventory and slightly more favorable prices as pending sales rose better than expected.

We covered what was making waves a few months back (hello, custom wood details and working pantries!), and now it’s time to see what’s still around, what’s emerged in the months since, and what to expect as 2021 comes to an end.

It’s never too late to redecorate, and there’s plenty of fresh inspo below to help you hit your end-of-year design goals.

These Are the 7 Biggest and Best Design Trends of 2021 So Far As the end of the year approaches, it’s only natural to look back and see how far we’ve come. Now that summer’s over, you can reflect on your progress on your yearly goals — or you can think back on the home decor trends you’ve loved this year. We covered what was making waves a few months...