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This Is The WORST Time Of Year To List A Rental, According To Real Estate Experts
Real estate experts say late fall and winter can bring fewer rental prospects, but timing depends on location, property type and pricing.
This Shelter Island Home Boasts The Best Porch We’ve Ever Seen
Designer Serena Dugan rebuilt a Shelter Island cottage, preserving its character and creating a porch with two hanging beds and rocking chairs.
People Who Want Their Homes To ‘Tell Their Stories’ Are Choosing This Hyper-Personal Aesthetic For Their Bathrooms
Designers are using commissioned, illustrated bathroom tiles to add family memories, personal motifs and home history to functional spaces.
12 Modern Extensions That Anybody Planning A Project In 2027 Should See Before They Start The Process
Livingetc presents 12 modern extension designs, from arched additions to garden rooms, as inspiration for homeowners planning projects in 2027.
Private Residential Construction Spending Up In August
U.S. private residential construction spending reached a $882.3 billion annual rate in August, up from July but 4.8% below August 2025.
Builders FirstSource Opens New Colorado Facility
Builders FirstSource held a Sept. 29 open house for its 185,000-square-foot facility in Bennett, Colorado, serving builders east of Denver and across the Front Range.
New Home Sales Surge 6.4% In August Despite Persistent Affordability Challenges
New home sales increased by 6.4% in August, defying ongoing affordability challenges. The development signals potential shifts in the housing market amid economic pressures.
What This Year’s Super El Niño Actually Means For Your Home — And How To Prepare Before It Hits
This year’s Super El Niño is expected to cause extreme weather events. Learn what it means for your home and how to prepare effectively.
This 1910S NYC Rental Is Full Of Upgrades Worth Making Even If You Don’t Own
A century-old NYC rental from the 1910s is attracting attention for its potential upgrades, even for tenants who do not own the property. Learn what’s possible.