The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to cancel a contract that involves a technology service for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counselors, according to a review of the contract details on government websites and an announcement from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA). The HECM Client Budget and Resource Identity Tool (CBRIT), implemented by...

Today, I’ll take you on a walk around the house and show you my favorites from all the home items FabFitFun has sent me over the years. If you haven’t heard about FabFitFun yet, you must be out of their target demographic entirely. The lifestyle subscription box is both a viral sensation and the hub of a vibrant community of women. It reportedly had over 2 million paying members in 2024, but...

There are probably as many ways to handle cooking and kitchen chores as there are people — is it any wonder the kitchen tends to be a hub for minor (but irritating) household disagreements? Whether you and your partner or housemate have been bickering over dishwashing or garbage duty, here are...

Wondering if it’s time to hire an architect? Architects are highly trained, licensed professionals who design buildings and often oversee their construction. If you are thinking of remodeling, adding on or building from scratch, an architect might be the partner you need to see your project...

Image CEO Scott Brinker sees REIT’s growth supported by medical innovation and demographic...

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Learn the factors that influence when you should (and shouldn't) paint your home, including both the interior and...

The recent Maison & Objet 2025 trade fair in Paris showcased a wide variety of outdoor products, reinforcing the trend of using outdoor spaces as natural extensions of our homes’ interiors. These products featuring durable materials and innovative designs...

The adage “a place for everything and everything in its place” drove the design of this down-to-the-studs renovation in Mill Valley, California. The homeowners, a couple with a small child and another on the way, hired interior designer Ann Lowengart, with whom they were already working on their...

According to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors, total residential sales in Miami-Dade County fell by 15.5% year-over-year in February 2025, declining from 1,705 to 1,440 transactions. This decline is attributed to elevated mortgage rates, a sluggish stock market, limited condo financing, and inventory shortages at key price points. Sales of single-family homes dropped by 8% year-over-year,...