Proper driveway construction is key; after all, you use the space for more than parking cars. You may have a basketball goal so your kids can play pick-up games in the driveway. Perhaps they make...


Proper driveway construction is key; after all, you use the space for more than parking cars. You may have a basketball goal so your kids can play pick-up games in the driveway. Perhaps they make...

Have you ever wondered if you could purchase federal land? The United States government is considering selling some of its vast land holdings to the public for residential development in order to relieve housing shortages...

It’s not just Hobbits who live in underground homes! Some adventurous types are willing to dwell in a more rooted structure to the land. Also known as earth-sheltered homes, earth homes, or earth-bermed homes, living...

Homeowners sometimes construct extra living spaces on their homestead properties, known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). They may do so within their primary homes or build separate structures. These additions create areas for hosting guests...

For many, an alternative to costly housing has renewed interest in the three Ms: modular, mobile, and manufactured housing. The housing industry has swung from the Great Recession in 2008 to the price mania of...

Homesteading is rapidly becoming popular in the US as people seek independence from traditional conveniences like grocery stores. Why is it growing in popularity, and what does it take to get started? Return to America’s...

Real estate fraud is growing in the United States. There are two main types of fraud: title theft, where criminals impersonate property owners and transfer titles to themselves or third-party accomplices, and wire fraud, in...

Fraudulent property sales are a growing problem nationwide. With home title theft, criminals work in two ways. They either commit a fraudulent title transfer of a property to an alias name or a third party,...

Foam insulation injected into walls, roof rafters, and floor joists has been praised for its excellent insulation properties. However, home inspectors and mortgage lenders are raising concerns about hidden damage that could be caused by...

An ambitious federal program that improves the lives of low-income communities has reached an auspicious milestone: 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of creating the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Goals of the program The...