homes

A new White House economic report is putting a fresh spotlight on the U.S. housing shortage, concluding the country is short at least 10 million single-family homes. But how large…

In a previous post, I debated whether it’s better to buy a home with a bigger lot or an amazing view. One key point was that unlike increasing livable square…

Flip, makeover, or keep? That’s a question Blythe Graham-Jones now asks herself when looking at a potential property to purchase in the Hamptons, and the answer will probably make her…

Despite early signs of recovery, new research shows Australia is heading for a 380,000‑home shortfall as construction lags demand. Data from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) shows the…

Older homes have charm you can’t easily recreate, from original hardwood floors to detailed trim work. But behind those beautiful features, aging plumbing and foundations can quietly increase the risk…

At first glance, it looks like nothing more than a charming Spanish-revival, quintessentially Californian home — but this Pacific Palisades rebuild is constructed like a tank. Every exterior wall of…

If you want to sell a home for a potential maximum overbid, you need something rare. A tasteful remodel with permits helps. A highly functional layout helps. Being in a…

Savvy South Australian homebuyers are increasingly turning to new move-in-now homes as a faster way to secure their dream property. A brand-new home is clearly what buyers want, but with…

Tucked away mere steps from Cinderella’s Castle, behind a set of gates most park visitors never see, sits Golden Oak: an ultra-exclusive Disney community where homes start in the multimillion-dollar…

The first seven homes based on NSW’s new “Pattern Book” for residential housing have broken ground in Sydney’s west.  Several years in the making, the Pattern Book is an effort by the NSW government to create…