A shortage of housing in LA is fueling price growth — even in a challenge-ridden city Home prices are still increasing in Los Angeles — but the state of the market is more nuanced than just numbers. Apr 22, 2025
In historic towns where the Revolutionary War began, modernist enclaves abound Lexington and Concord have plenty of the historic homes you might expect. Apr 21, 2025
For the owners of jelly bean-colored homes, life is sweeter It began with painting a bedroom wall red. Then came the yellow walls in the bathroom with a sunflower wallpaper border. And then the denim couch. Years later, Shannon Waters-Hwang’s affinity for color would manifest into a neon green three-story beach house with royal blue trim and outfitted with custom zebra-print furniture and (real) bubblegum-filled stair posts. Apr 18, 2025
Congressmen seek public input on HUD program overhauls Two congressmen want to overhaul a pair of national housing initiatives they say have been overlooked for decades. To start, they are turning to the public for help. Apr 17, 2025
They needed a forever home. This architect had ideas. When clients want to build a different kind of house, something a little weird, they may find Emerymcclure Architecture. Apr 15, 2025
Detroit housing group blasts 'drastic' cuts in federal funding A federal housing program was gutted in February, taking $60 million away from organizations across the country. One community group in particular, in Detroit, says it is worried about meeting the demand. Apr 14, 2025
San Jose former golf course eyed for single-family houses, but advocates have other ideas In San Jose, one of Northern California’s biggest cities, it’s rare that a 115-acre vacant property like the Pleasant Hills Golf Course becomes available for development. Many people who live near the site and regional advocates want housing there, but they disagree on what it should look like. Apr 14, 2025
Chart of the day: Remodeling spending expected to stay high despite economic turmoil People spent a lot of time in their homes during the pandemic, leading homeowners to spend more on improvements, whether required, for routine maintenance or simply to boost their property values. Apr 11, 2025
Today, your garage can be anything you want it to be If you are a homeowner in the United States, there’s a roughly two-thirds chance that you have a garage or carport. And if you have that garage, there’s a good chance you aren’t using it for your car. Apr 11, 2025
Acting HUD inspector general warns of consequences of further funding cuts The acting inspector general sounded the alarm on Capitol Hill this week, warning of the consequences of future funding and staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Apr 11, 2025