Starter homes for first-time homeowners are harder to come by today due to rising land, labor, and materials costs. This trend, coupled with changing zoning laws and increasing demand for larger homes, is re-defining the housing ladder and leading to a major shift in...
With “Barbie” mania in full gear and the much anticipated movie premiering this month, it’s no surprise that HGTV has rolled out its own home makeover show to get in on the fun. On “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” eight teams of HGTV superstars transform a plain,...
Several years ago, during a wayward home renovation, I ended up with a toilet in my backyard for far longer than I’d ever intended. Each time I saw it out there, I cringed. Why hadn’t my contractor, who swore he wanted it for parts, hauled it away yet? Were my...
Several years ago, during a wayward home renovation, I ended up with a toilet in my backyard for far longer than I’d ever intended. Each time I saw it out there, I cringed. Why hadn’t my contractor, who swore he wanted it for parts, hauled it away yet? Were my...
Housing starts skyrocketed 21.7% between April and May, marking the fastest monthly growth since 2016, according to the US Census Bureau. With the Fed pausing rate hikes and mortgage rates trending lower, builders are capitalizing on renewed demand and low inventory...
A new study suggests that young buyers are most prevalent in smaller cities. But they’re on their way to greater market share. After the pandemic forced many young adults to move back in with their parents, a new study suggests that they’re ready to test the housing...
Even in a pricey market, a well-renovated home can score bids that drive up the sale price. But not all renovations are worth it. If you want to sell in a few months, these five upgrades might offer the best return on investment in today's market. You remember the...
Low inventory has done a number on the typically busy Spring homebuying season. But as macroeconomic factors shift week to week, could a sizzling summer market be on the horizon? Summer is traditionally a busy season for the real estate housing market. The long days...
Think the only ways to boost your curb appeal are time-intensive tasks like painting your front door or redoing your front yard? Think again. According to Blythe Yost, co-founder and head designer of Tilly, an online landscape design company based in New York; and Sam...
Looking for a new investment? Why not consider a "bachelorette house?" These Instagrammable party houses are the latest trend in rental properties, making some hosts a lot of money. When schoolteacher Marisa DeVito was asked to be the maid of honor in her best...
