Best US cities to live uncluttered
Key Takeaways The middle of the country puts you closest to an uncluttered lifestyle: ten of the top 20 cities are in the Midwest, thanks to short commutes, low housing costs and roomy homes. At […]
What the 2026 HECM limit of $1,249,125 means for reverse mortgage borrowers
The FHA-insured reverse mortgage program got its annual reset for 2026: the HECM maximum claim amount is now $1,249,125, up from $1,209,750 in 2025. The new limit applies to FHA case numbers assigned on or […]
12 hidden vulnerabilities in houses that security experts always spot
12 hidden vulnerabilities in houses that security experts always spot Most people walk through their own house and see furniture, memories, and the spot where the dog likes to sleep. A security professional walks through […]
America’s fastest-growing cities of the decade
Key Takeaways: The U.S. population grew by 6% from 2014 to 2023, reaching 332 million. Out of 2,510 cities, 80% experienced population growth. The South dominates the list of the fastest-growing cities, with 25 Texas […]
The 10 house noises you shouldn’t ignore
When I was a child and heard groans or creaks in the night, my mother would reassure me: “That’s just the house settling.” And it’s true that a house can make noises for harmless reasons, […]
Uncovering your home’s past: Find out what has happened inside the place you call home
Have you ever wondered who else has called your house home? For owners of older homes, it can be fun to peel back the historical layers and learn about the home’s previous owners and if […]
One of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s last works is up for grabs
Here’s a treat for architecture lovers everywhere: a mid-century masterpiece that bears the signature of architect extraordinaire, Frank Lloyd Wright, is now up for grabs in New Canaan, CT. Known as Tirranna — a moniker inspired […]
Take a peek inside ‘Fear of Flying’ author Erica Jong’s stylish Upper East Side apartment
Marking the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking book, Fear of Flying, novelist Erica Jong has plenty of things to celebrate. With a lucrative five-decade career in the span of which she published 25 books, a […]
Thinking of selling your home? Now may be the exact right time
If you’ve been waiting on listing your home, here’s some motivation to get going: we’ve officially entered the prime period to sell. On a national level, this week brings the best mix of above-average buyer […]
These upgrades can help protect your home from climate change
In less than a year between 2020 and 2021, Lake Charles, Louisiana, faced two hurricanes, then a severe winter storm, followed by more flooding, all in the midst of a pandemic. A team of […]