New novel slated for TV adaption illustrates realities of DC-area housing market 'Best Offer Wins’ satirizes the competitive nature of purchasing a dream home around the nation’s capital. Nov 19, 2025
US drivers spent nearly 63 hours a year — a record high — sitting in traffic New findings from Texas A&M found shifting traffic patterns and more truck congestion. Nov 17, 2025
Condo owners flock to Washington, DC, seeking relief from insurance requirements The Community Associations Institute campaign drew 195 representatives from across the country. Nov 14, 2025
Trump wants to introduce portable mortgages. Here's what to know about them. The proposal is aimed at enticing homeowners with low mortgage rates to move. Nov 13, 2025
Declining property tax revenue will hurt Pittsburgh's financial future, mayor Ed Gainey warns in last speech Pittsburgh uses property taxes, and other sources, for its homeownership programs. Nov 13, 2025
Why Lexington, Massachusetts, is building a lot of housing The Boston suburb triggered development by exceeding a state mandate to allow more diverse home types. Nov 13, 2025
Nearly half a million people chose rural living in the past four years, giving new life to communities Harvard study found domestic migration and immigration transformed rural towns since 2021. Nov 13, 2025
Tubs are out, smart and biophilic is in. Designers are awash in requests for bigger bathrooms. Owners will continue to lean into wellness and personalization in 2026, survey finds Nov 13, 2025
Plaid tidings: Why the 'Ralph Lauren Christmas' look is everything in decor this year The maximalist decor trend, pervasive on social media, taps into nostalgia and tradition. Nov 12, 2025
Tulane design-build program meets affordable housing need, inspires through the joy of service 'I joined for the practical skills and exited with new perspectives, relationships and self-confidence.' Nov 12, 2025