Despite the overwhelming desire among the baby boomer generation for aging in place in their current homes, practical challenges like living costs and elevated home prices appear to be leading more older people to cohabitation with roommates, or “boommates.” This is according to a column published this week by NextAvenue. “As home prices rise and property taxes and insurance bills soar, it’s...

Chris Bruser, a reverse mortgage professional in Florida, agreed with an assertion that most people do not dream of entering the reverse mortgage business when they’re kids. But success can have a major impact on young people when they’re exposed to what it can look like, and this much was true for Bruser as a teenager when he worked at a country club as a golf caddy. These early interactions with...

Fintech Calque rolled out an affordable version of its Buy Before You Sell program that enables homeowners to remove home sale contingencies and debt-to-income (DTI) constraints. Dubbed the “Contingency Buster,” the product uses its Purchase Price Guarantee (PPG), a binding backup contract that if a homebuyer’s current home does not sell within 150 days, the fintech will purchase it at an...

Hulu’s star-studded mystery/comedy series, Only Murders in the Building, is one of the streaming platform’s biggest hits, with critics and audiences alike tuning in to see whodunit. The show’s silly approach to true crime obsessives is at once hilarious and insightful, thanks in large part to its extremely charming central trio — played by legendary comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short,...

Everyone is thinking pink. Left: Marat Musabirov / Getty Images; Right: dianazh / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens We've seen all kinds of food trends come up through TikTok: dessert bowls, cottage cheese everything, girl dinner. The latest obsession has foodies fixated on vibrant oils to cook with—but it's more than that. They're not just entertained; they're invested."We all...

Should you rinse them right away after bringing them home or wait until you’re ready to cook? Blaine Moats Since we can do everything from bake and twice bake to roast, fry, grill, hasselback, hash, smash, and salad-ify spuds, we almost always have a big bag of potatoes on hand. We celebrate and savor them often in recipes ranging from timeless casseroles to trending Million-Layer Potatoes, and...

Re-create this clever decor trend in your home—for just a few dollars! Emily VanSchmus As a home editor, I was in decor heaven on a recent trip to Magnolia. I was prepared to spend a pretty penny at the Magnolia Home store, but my favorite thing in the shop wasn’t actually for sale. Even better: You can re-create the unexpected trend in your own home for just a few dollars.The Magnolia Home...

Settle the debate of whether or not it’s safe to eat sprouted potatoes. Getty Images / Catherine Falls Commercial You’re about to start making your favorite potato recipe when you notice them: knobby, misshapen white growths poking out of the potato’s skin.Commonly called “eyes,” these growths occur when potatoes are left in storage for too long and start to sprout. They’re...

Luckily, you don’t have to go to the hospital to enjoy her top pick for post-delivery meal. Laura Cavanaugh / Getty Images Joanna Gaines has many areas of expertise, just one of which is being a mom. With five children—Drake, 19; Ella, 17; Duke, 16; Emmie, 14; and Crew, 6—whom she shares with her equally-talented husband Chip, Joanna could probably give a masterclass in motherhood right...

Image The U.S. Green Building Council’s Heather Payson and Wes Sullens share their perspectives on the building sector’s sustainability journey and the path forward for decarbonizing commercial real...