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Arlington County, Virginia, honors housing projects for standout designs

The contest winners include a duplex intended to fit in with adjacent single-family houses.

'Bridgerton' premiere on Netflix to reopen the drawing room door

The romantic period drama revisits domestic rituals that faded once technology reshaped home life.

Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged to start 2026

Fed keeps benchmark rate steady at first meeting of the year.

Remodeling activity projected to slow this year

But total spending could still reach a new high in 2026.

Trump says permitting is slowing California’s fire rebuild. LA leaders point to bigger roadblocks.

President's executive order aims to supersede construction steps in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

Proposed legislation aims to ease rising insurance costs for Oregon homeowners

Premiums in parts of the state have shot up alongside wildfire risk.

Homeownership assistance programs expand nationwide, up 6% from 2024

More initiatives help first-time and repeat buyers with their down payment and closing costs.

Fast-growing Houston suburb increases funds to help homeowners improve exteriors

Sugar Land’s city-subsidized program removes barriers to reach more neighborhoods.

Texas, Florida see largest spikes in state-to-state migration, while California has biggest loss

Residents are flocking to Southern states, chasing job growth and affordability.

Washington issues new round of state grants for infrastructure to support housing developments

The funding aims to push construction forward on the creation of 4,517 affordable units.