Last Week's Labor Report Shows a Mixed Employment Picture
Overview: Over the past week, news about the pandemic, government stimulus proposals, the labor market, and inflation caused some daily volatility for mortgage markets. The net effect of these influences was minor, however, and rates ended the week with little change.
Friday's key labor market report contained mixed news, but it is clear that the pandemic has slowed the pace of hiring in recent months. In January, the economy gained 49,000 jobs, which was very close to expectations. However, revisions subtracted 159,000 jobs from the results for prior months. The unemployment...
by Athena Snow, Coldwell Banker Blue Matter
MADISON, N.J. (January 25, 2021) – In a national survey conducted by the Women's Choice Award, over 85% of the Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC's female customers who have had experience with the brand say they would recommend Coldwell Banker Real Estate to their friends and family. For the fourth year in a row, The...

With 2020 behind us, our real estate agents are excited about the new possibilities 2021 represents. A new calendar is a blank slate, and maybe not just for you, but for your home too. So as we look to the future, keep these up-and-coming design trends in mind for your next home project.

Color makes a huge difference in the appearance of your home's interior and exterior, with few changes making such a huge impact for a relatively small amount of money. 2021's colors of the year have been named by paint companies and color experts, and they're inspired by the need to create a sense of calmness, wellbeing, and optimism after a trying 2020.
Our real estate agents share the colors of the year for 2021 and suggest some of the best ways to use these hues on the inside and outside of your home: