Housing & Real Estate
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Money Pits: 15 Expensive Problems of Old Homes
Historic or older homes can bring a lot of charm and details that aren’t available in the standard look of a new build. But they also may come with years of delayed or ignored maintenance hiding under the surface. While…
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Sleek and Stylish Midcentury Modern Homes for Sale Across America
You don’t have to be a “Mad Men” fanatic to appreciate the clean lines and timeless style of midcentury modern architecture and design. If you were lucky, you might have even grown up in one of these posh pads from…
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13 Little Home Improvement Projects That Make a Big Impact
You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your home a facelift that will add value and give it a fresh new look. These simple projects for the kitchen, bedroom, bath, and living areas can be completed in a…
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The States Where Most Americans Move After Packing a U-Haul
While Americans spent 2020 holed up at home observing COVID-19 social distancing requirements, a quiet upheaval was taking place. Job losses and work-from-home orders meant that many Americans were suddenly free to pick up and move wherever they wanted. And…
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Art Deco to Victorian: Architectural Homes for Sale Across America
There are millions of homes for sale at any given moment in the U.S. and, as anyone who’s ever had to house hunt can attest, a startling variety of quality in the design, decor, and other features among them. Architecture…
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The Best and Worst Cities in America for Driving
For some people, COVID-19 means working remotely and driving less, but for others it means driving more out of fear of public transportation or taking a car service — and now 20% of people without cars are suddenly considering buying…
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How to Know When to Move Into a Retirement Community
Maybe you’ve avoided financial pitfalls and are enjoying retirement stress-free or you’ve simply become an empty nester, but you may wonder if it’s time to relocate to a retirement community.…
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23 Signs You Belong in the City
Any big city can be a daunting place. Cities are big, loud, and filled with a lot of people in a little space. While they can be a great option…
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I Just Bought My First Home at Age 47 and This is What I’ve Learned
I am bending over in the front yard, my right hand wrist-deep in water as I grope for what I hope is the manual shutoff valve to our sprinkler system.…
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42 Metro Areas Where New Home Construction Is Booming
Looking for a brand-new home? Home builders have been busy this year. For home buyers on the hunt for new construction, Texas is the place to be. Three of its…
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How Moving Can Actually Make You Money
Moving sales are great for bargain hunters, typically not so much for people holding the sale, who might be less interested in profit than in cutting down on how much…
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17 Things to Look for When Hunting for a Home Online
An explosion of real-estate websites has made it easier than ever to shop for a new home without ever leaving yours. Still, while having so much information at your fingertips…
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20 Expert Tips for Selling a Home in Today’s Market
By most accounts, 2019 is shaping up as a complex year to sell a home. Inventory is still at historic lows and demand remains strong, thanks to continued job growth,…
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Holy Makeovers: 20 Former Churches That Have Been Born Again
With their soaring steeples, glistening stained glass, and beautiful belfries, churches are unlike any other structures. But places of worship, like people, grow and change; over time, some are decommissioned…
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How to Get to Know Your Neighbors When You Move
Each year, millions of people move to a new community. While immersing yourself in new surroundings may not trump unpacking and setting up a home, there are reasons to make…
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10 Years After the Crash: What You Need to Know About Buying a Home Now
It’s been a decade since the Great Recession, triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis and lax lending standards. After the economic downturn during which many people lost their homes, the…
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25 Most Expensive Beachfront Properties
Right around the time of year the sun starts sticking around longer and the temperatures creep upward, a house by the beach starts to sound mighty nice. Though with far…
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30 Cities Where Today’s College Grads Can Actually Make a Living
The economy is better for graduating college students than it’s been in years, but that isn’t saying much. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, their unemployment rate is 7.1…
