As the nation braces for a sweltering summer in 2026, homeowners and residential builders are already facing a critical shortage of skilled labor. But now, AI data centers are seemingly acting as a vacuum, sucking up licensed electricians and HVAC technicians away from the residential sector, which

To combat rising repossessions, the Department of Veterans Affairs has officially launched the Partial Claim Program, a new foreclosure-prevention tool for struggling military Veterans behind on their VA-backed mortgages.  Reauthorized by Congress in July 2025, this initiative was opened for submiss

Hoda Kotb and her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman, reunited for a heartwarming Father's Day celebration with their daughters, Haley, 8, and Hope, 6, at her upstate New York home. The NBC alum, 61, who announced in September 2024 that she would be stepping down from the hit morning show to spend more time

Taylor Swift held a lavish, celebrity-filled bachelorette bash at her iconic Rhode Island mansion—just weeks before she and Travis Kelce are set to exchange vows. The countdown to Swift and Kelce's wedding is officially on, and this weekend, the "Lover" hitmaker, 36, reportedly welcomed her closest

Alan Greenspan, the long serving Federal Reserve chairman who oversaw years of prosperity leading up to the subprime mortgage crisis, has died. He was 100. Greenspan's wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, confirmed his death in a statement shared with her outlet on Monday, sayin

Veteran journalist Andrea Mitchell is facing a heartbreaking new chapter after the death of her husband, renowned economist and former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan, who died June 22 at the age of 100 from complications related to Parkinson's disease. Mitchell, who announced last year that

HGTV star Christina Haack has yanked her sprawling Tennessee farmhouse from the market—less than two weeks after putting the dwelling up for sale and for rent. On June 9, the 42-year-old TV personality listed the elegant abode for $5.3 million. Just one day later, the property also became available

Elevated mortgage rates and high home prices continue to squeeze budget buyers, but 11 states— mostly nestled in the American heartland—stand out as bastions of affordability this year.  A household earning a median income can comfortably afford a median-priced home in fewer than a quarter of the 50

Most people can't imagine having to drive five hours to and from the nearest grocery store—yet that is exactly what Sean and Jessica Hughes have to do twice a month to continue living their dream life in an off-grid dome home in Tennessee. For the past six years, Sean, 44, and Jessica, 40, have endu

There is perhaps no greater real estate redemption story than that of the classic American brownstone, a once-humble row house that now represents extreme wealth and architectural prestige in some of the country's priciest cities. Today, the brownstone home is arguably a cultural icon, at least in N

America's 250th anniversary is rapidly approaching, and over those years the Spring Grove Mill House in Hockessin, DE, has nearly seen it all. With unbelievable ties to major U.S. events spanning from the Revolutionary War to the first moon walk, the property has a unique place in American history.

As we gear up for the second half of 2026, what are the key things we should be watching for? With the first six months being a dramatic version of the show 24, we can hope for a calmer second half of 2026 now that the conflict with Iran is hopefully ending.  Housing has outperformed some people’s e

If you've ever walked the streets of downtown Crested Butte, then you know just how special it is: brightly painted Victorian storefronts, hanging flower baskets, and mountain views in nearly every direction. For one buyer, all the charm of this Colorado ski town is about to become their backyard. K

In today's modern world, where brand-new megamansions appear to replace historic homes on a daily basis, it's rare that a true legacy estate makes its debut on the market, particularly in California, home of some of the country's most glittering contemporary abodes. Yet that is exactly what has emer

Spirit's bankruptcy as United and Delta fly high suggests there's more to success in airline industry than low fares, and failure isn't about jet fuel spikes.

In a city known for its stately mansions and centuries-old government buildings, one dramatic glass residence offers another kind of architectural brilliance—one that puts a very "urban" spin on the acclaimed midcentury modern designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. The "masterfully designed" glass-and-brick

Luxury show garages have become a must-have among wealthy, high-profile car enthusiasts, including Sultan of Brunei, Ralph Lauren, Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, and Adam Carolla. Even those who reside not in luxury mansions, but in high-rise buildings, have found a way to proudly display their auto coll

Perched on the edge of the Everglades, Naples has positioned itself as Florida's capital of quiet luxury, offering an alternative to Miami's flashier real estate scene—and increasingly drawing a younger cadre of executives alongside its traditional base of deep-pocketed Midwestern retirees. With a p

For renters these days, energy bills can add up quickly. A new analysis from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates that Americans will spend an average of nearly $800 on electricity from June to September, up 10.5% from the same period last year. This comes at a time when 1

Coastal and Western states trail the rest of the nation when it comes to homebuilding and housing affordability—with New York ranking dead last this year.   The Empire State fared worst among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, earning an F grade in the 2026 Realtor.com® Housing Report Card