How to Buy a Fixer-Upper: Costs, Loans, and Tips

Key takeaways: A fixer-upper may cost less upfront, but renovations, inspections, and unexpected repairs can increase your total investment. Before buying, evaluate the home’s major systems, obtain contractor estimates, and set aside a 10% to 20% renovation contingency. Renovation loans can help eli

Homebuilder D.R. Horton Signs Robotics Deal for Factory Production

D.R. Horton, the country's largest homebuilder, announced this week that it signed a multiyear deal with Canadian robotics firm Promise Robotics to build more than 1,250 homes using its AI-powered "factory as a service" platform. The partnership is the first of its kind for D.R. Horton, which built

Bloomberg Philanthropies Will Fund Homebuilding Reforms in 30 Cities

Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization is bringing funding to 30 cities in hopes of speeding homebuilding reforms. Bloomberg Philanthropies and nonprofit think tank Accelerator for America will lead a project to give hundreds of thousands of dollars to help cities improve their permitting an

EXCLUSIVE: HGTV Star Alison Victoria Takes Aim at ‘Boring’ Las Vegas Homes With a Radical New Design Trend

"Sin City Rehab" star Alison Victoria is betting on a bold modern approach to her timeless designs to elevate the “boring” look of Las Vegas homes. The 44-year-old HGTV star has long showcased a signature old-meets-new decorating style on network shows, including "Windy City Rehab," "Windy City Reha