10 Kitchen Projects That Deliver Big Results (19 photos)

Sitting in the sweet spot between swapping out cabinet hardware and tearing everything down to the studs, midsize kitchen remodeling projects tackle specific pain points — or seize opportunities — to deliver dramatic results without the scale or cost of a complete overhaul. Here are 10 to consider....

11 Area Rug Rules and How to Break Them (14 photos)

I often get asked, “What are the rules in selecting the size of rug to use in a room?” Deciding what size rug is best for a space can be hard since there are many “rules” and just as many opposing opinions.One popular rule is that the rug should be large enough to slide under the front legs...

Investors Tighten Grip on America’s Housing Market

Persistent affordability pressures in the U.S. housing market are continuing to reshape who buys homes -- and who does not. New research from real-estate analytics firm Cotality shows that elevated mortgage rates and record-high prices are sidelining many owner-occupant buyers, while sustaining unusually strong demand in the rental market and keeping property investors firmly in play. By the end of 2025,...

Living Alone Carries Growing U.S. Housing Premium as Costs Outrun Paychecks

A growing divide is emerging in the U.S. housing market between Americans living alone and those sharing expenses with a spouse or partner, underscoring how the affordability crisis is reshaping household economics across the country. A recent consumer survey commissioned by real-estate brokerage Redfin found that roughly 64% of unmarried respondents report difficulty meeting monthly rent or mortgage...

U.S. Home Sales Plunge in January, Worst Decline in Years

Housing Market Weakness Extends Into 2026 Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell sharply in January 2026, declining 8.4 percent from December 2025 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported this week. The drop marked the steepest monthly decline in nearly four years and pushed sales to their lowest level since late 2023. The January figure...

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