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Colorado lawmakers reject bill that would have allowed communities, counties to tax vacant homes

Backers cite housing benefits, but critics point to regulatory hurdles and market risks.

The rooms that remember: How 'Wuthering Heights' is haunted by its homes

Emily Brontë drew inspiration from centuries-old residences. As new movie adaptation hits theaters, here's what they have to teach us.

A love letter from the desert: Life in Valentine, Texas

Residents of this tiny West Texas town rely on each other to live remotely and celebrate the city's connection to Valentine's Day.

Viral 'Listen … My Neighbor' series makes home feel communal through fun dance clips

Afiya Howell's short videos imagine surprise visits from folks 'next door' ending in laughter and connection.

New Jersey homeowners faced record high in property taxes last year, new state data shows

Homeowners in Essex County paid the most, Cumberland County the least

A federal housing agency repealed a fair lending policy. Here's what it means for buyers.

The Biden administration implemented the Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans.

Ring's lost pets Super Bowl ad raises homeowner privacy debate

ACLU voices concern that the feature, intended to locate missing dogs, could be used to track humans. Ring says device can track only dogs.

HBO's 'Neighbors' shows why they can't stop fighting over their property lines

As social bonds fray, the new series explores anxieties playing out among people living near each other.

Exclusive: Kevin O'Leary says shortening the permitting process is key to solving nation's housing crisis

'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary spoke with Homes.com about housing development challenges and solutions after appearing before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday.

President Trump’s housing agenda faces roadblocks on Capitol Hill

The effort to ban investors from market falters in Congress.