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America’s obsession with chewable nugget ice is coming to refrigerators

Tied to “treat culture,” the cult-status product is helping to bring satisfying drink moments home.

Ask Homes.com: What should I do with my manufactured home?

Owning the land it's on is critical, real estate pros say.

Trump makes affordability a focus in State of the Union: 'We want homes for people, not for corporations'

The president calls on AI firms to provide their own power and for Congress to ban institutional homebuyers.

How a Chicago suburb, and a former WNBA executive, got their first 'passive home'

How do you turn an empty lot in Evanston, Illinois, into a high-performance residence? Meetings.

New Jersey's biggest city launches a naughty landlords list

Mayor Ras Baraka's executive order directs Newark officials to identify negligent property owners.

Why homeowners are putting off renovations as housing costs and job fears rise

Home Depot executives say major projects are being delayed as consumers grow more cautious.

Built as a 'model community,' Jesse Jackson’s Chicago neighborhood has retained a gracious feel

Besides the late civil rights leader, Jackson Park Highlands has been home to several other city luminaries

Here’s what pro designers loved most at major trade show

Jewel-toned cabinetry, soft edges and comforting details captured their imaginations.

As furniture prices rise, consumers invest more in home repairs

The only sector that saw positive growth was kitchen goods.

White House clarifies investor housing ban as industry reacts

The Trump administration targets large landlords as the debate grows over supply and affordability.