Housing

"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."

Mortgage rates have popped back up above 7%, sales have fallen and builder sentiment is down. 5% would get things moving, per one economist.

Normally, higher interest rates mean cheaper homes. Not this time.

Following a stroke and Parkinsonism diagnosis, the family of Carol Lawler decided it would be best to come — and live — together.

At the Watkins Manor assisted living facility, eight students live and volunteer with 45 senior residents.

Softer demand for second homes has led to greater inventory in some markets, but overall, the climate is still competitive for buyers.

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.

"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.

Rent growth is slower in some places, but much faster in others. We're looking at you, New York City.

Paula Span of The New York Times says that these days, aging in place might feel more like being stuck in place .