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How one Colorado agent is staging unusual homes to sell

From Facebook Marketplace to antique shops, Lauren Trent uses eclectic staging to transform listings and appeal to buyers.

Broadway's 'The Balusters' about HOAs is up for five Tonys. Why so many Americans may see themselves in it.

The new play's conflicts over property rules reveal deeper struggles around control and identity.

A couple of weeks from summer's start, a look at who has AC in the US

Cooling costs are expected to hit $778 per house this summer.

These empty nesters remodeled a family-focused theater room into a wellness escape

A Chicago design firm took a grotto-style approach to a basement at-home spa.

Florida voters could cut their property taxes by billions of dollars this November

Cities and counties warn that homestead tax break could force budget tradeoffs.

Design for the mind: How to turn a room from stressful to calm

These expert tips can help support your mental well-being.

This year's loneliest Sherwin-Williams color might look familiar — and gross

A chartreuse-hued Offbeat Green is the company's least-popular shade of 2026.

FHA loans with zero down payment would be worth the risk, report finds

The financial option could put 6.5 million more renters in position to buy their first home, Urban Institute says.

Rhode Island’s ramped-up housing spending is yielding too few results, report suggests

The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council calls for more middle-income rental housing and a focus on generating more units overall.

New York City will offer loans to help 300 renters become co-op owners

The initiative is part of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new Block by Block housing plan.