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A second home in Ireland is a "special place" to host friends for this Wisconsin woman
by
Sarah Leeson
May 24, 2024
"I invite people to stay there with me when I'm there," said Aileen Smith about her second home in Tramore, Ireland. "I never get tired of having guests. It's fun every single time."
High interest rates have frozen the real estate market. When will it thaw?
May 23, 2024
Mortgage rates have popped back up above 7%, sales have fallen and builder sentiment is down. 5% would get things moving, per one economist.
Homes in most metropolitan areas are overvalued, a new report says. Here's why.
May 22, 2024
Normally, higher interest rates mean cheaper homes. Not this time.
For some, a multigenerational household involves both love and economics
May 21, 2024
Following a stroke and Parkinsonism diagnosis, the family of Carol Lawler decided it would be best to come — and live — together.
Students live alongside seniors at this Minnesota residential facility
May 20, 2024
At the Watkins Manor assisted living facility, eight students live and volunteer with 45 senior residents.
Primary home stock gets a boost as demand for second homes drops
May 13, 2024
Softer demand for second homes has led to greater inventory in some markets, but overall, the climate is still competitive for buyers.
From the 1920s to the 2020s, cash-strapped homebuyers turn to smaller homes
May 13, 2024
Home builders are making new homes smaller to keep prices down. In Southern California, where land is scarce and housing is expensive, buyers are turning to small pre-war homes or ADUs.
For public good, not for profit.
How a new house turned into a "starter, middle, and ending" home for this Texas woman
by
Sarah Leeson
May 10, 2024
"I'm just attached to it because it's taken care of me and I'm taking care of it," said Violet O'Brien on why she's choosing to age in place in her Houston home.
U.S. rents have grown faster than wages for the past 5 years
May 8, 2024
Rent growth is slower in some places, but much faster in others. We're looking at you, New York City.
For retirees, homeownership may not be the asset it used to be
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
May 7, 2024
Paula Span of The New York Times says that these days, aging in place might feel more like being stuck in place .