Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, stoked debate about the future of retirement savings by saying that in the coming years, traditional retirement planning could become “irrelevant” amid technological advances. “One side recommendation I have is: Don’t worry about squirreling money away for retirement in 10 or 20 years,” Musk said on the “Moonshots with Peter Diamandis”...

Residential construction fell to its lowest point since May 2020, according to an October U.S. Census Bureau report that was delayed by last year’s government shutdown. Widening air pockets of demand over the past year led to an overbuild of speculative homebuilder inventory in — formerly booming — Sun Belt and Mountain West markets. Builders hit the brakes on new production to reset the...

The 1990s were a fascinating moment in American home design. Houses were getting bigger, technology was becoming central to daily life, and ideas of comfort and success were shifting fast. “Nice” homes weren’t minimalist or restrained: they were expressive, layered, and eager to show what they had. Many of the features that defined the decade were meant to signal modernity, progress, and a...

There’s something about a backyard pool that instantly shifts the mood. Even in the middle of winter — or during a long workday — it’s hard not to linger on sparkling pools and imagine you’re somewhere else entirely, enjoying warm air, quiet afternoons, and nothing on the schedule. From resort-style setups to classic family pools surrounded by trees, these private backyard pools tap into...

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A shower-tub combo may not sound glamorous, but it remains one of the most practical features a home can have. Many homeowners choose to keep at least one tub for bathing young children, accommodating different needs over time or appealing to a wider range of future buyers. A combo...

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