Kitchen islands are a nice amenity, but I’ve learned that if you’re ready for cabinet/counter upgrades yet your kitchen is narrow, you can opt for an equally functional peninsula. You may have to sacrifice some upper cabinetry, but you’ll gain an open-style kitchen (great sight lines!) while still defining the space.

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Fannie Mae: If mortgage rates trend sideways next year, as we anticipate, and home price appreciation continues to moderate, improving affordability should breathe some life into the housing market. We also expect residential fixed investment to resume a positive growth trajectory amid continued rising housing starts and stabilizing home sales.

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