FHA Official Predicts ‘Significant Acceleration’ in Manufactured Housing Under New Rules

Recent reforms to federal rules for manufactured homes could spur a boom in the sector and boost the supply of affordable starter homes, a top housing official says. Matt Jones, an official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as FHA c

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Prepare for First Joint Outing as They Embrace New Life in U.K.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are preparing for a major milestone in their new lives in Britain—just days after the Duke of Sussex revealed that a previous relocation left him struggling with depression. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who relocated to the U.K. in August with their two children, Pr

What to Know Before Buying an Investment Property: Lessons From Real Estate Investors

Buying an investment property can look straightforward on paper: find a promising property, run the numbers, make an offer, and start generating income. In reality, experienced investors know there are plenty of variables that don’t always make it into the initial spreadsheet. When you’re buying you

Homeowners Keep Seeing Renovation Budgets Change Midproject: What’s Causing the Costly Surprises

Whether you’re tackling a bathroom renovation, kitchen refresh, or anything in between, your budget should be top of mind. It’s your responsibility to work with your contractor to come up with a realistic spending plan for everyone involved.  Once you do, however, don’t be surprised if it changes.