There are national headlines everywhere that refer to a housing bubble, high interest rates, a shift in the market...they go on and on. What's really important for

After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes fit their new realities. Open floor plans are…

Buying a home is a major endeavor, no matter when you do it. For those hoping to buy in 2021, an ongoing recession and global pandemic only add to the headwinds.

More than 1 in 10 Americans (11%) say they plan on buying a house in the next 12 months, according to NerdWallet’s 2021 Home Buyer Report.

Tax incentives at the federal and state levels are available to homeowners to encourage historic preservation of properties. The incentives range from tax credits that reduce dollar for dollar the amount you owe the IRS, to easements that can increase tax deductions and decrease estate and property taxes.

Any cleaning rookie can wipe off dust and cobwebs. But it takes a cleaning pro to scour grease stains, watermarks, and kids' crayon and ink wall art.

Hurricane season is here, so the time is now to make sure your hurricane kit is fully stocked.

Here is a basic emergency supply kit list that includes the following items:

What’s really green? Soon you’ll have a little more confidence about green product marketing claims, such as “biodegradable” and “recyclable”: The Federal Trade Commission, which sets standards for the use of environmental claims in its Green Guides, is getting tougher on green terms.

There’s everyday clean, guest clean, and then there’s COVID-19 clean.

To get down the absolute nitty gritty on how to disinfect your home, you’ll want your big guns: bleach, rubbing alcohol, and hot water.

Eco-friendly homes come in different types, sizes, and price tags, from a green-minded prefab that can cost less than $150,000 to an eco-urban condo for $690,000 or more. The big difference is in resale value: Eco-friendly homes fetch higher prices compared with conventionally built homes.

Spending less money on utility bills doesn’t mean you need to rush out and purchase a whole new suite of Energy Star appliances. With occasional light maintenance and good habits, you can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your large kitchen appliances — up to about $120 annually — without sacrificing convenience.