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Stay ahead in 2026. Tune in to the latest episode of the Real Estate Today Podcast to find out the home design trends that matter and the remodeling strategies that could maximize your home’s resale value.
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey The tech industry’s annual mega-event never fails in showing off the latest innovations—and CES 2026 delivered in a big way. From hyper-connected smart homes and AI-powered everything to a robot butler straigh…
Need some paint color inspiration for your next home project? Each year, the leading paint firms weigh in with their paint picks for the “Color of the Year.” The paint trends for 2025 appear to be leaning in heavy on the browns,…
Podcaster / Blogger / Journalist
Melissa Dittmann Tracey is known as "the housing muse" and the creator and host of The Housing Muse Podcast. She is an award-winning journalist who has been covering the real estate and home design industry for more than 15 years. She was named by Fixr.com as one of the "Top 30 Home Improvement Journalists" in the nation for 2024. She is also the creator of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog (the No. 1 home staging blog in the country voted by Feedspot for the last five years and counting). You also can hear her weekly on the syndicated radio show and podcast, Real Estate Today, with her segment "Hot or Not?" in home design. She has contributed to dozens of publications over the years, including U.S. News & World Report, BobVila.com, Homes.com, HouseLogic.com, PEOPLE, Chicago Tribune, REALTOR, and more.
