Forget Open Concepts: ‘Broken’ Floor Plans Are Layouts Buyers Will Be Looking for in 2026

For years, homeowners were all about tearing down walls to create an open floor plan.  Well, times have changed and many are realizing that one large space no longer suits their lifestyle. These days, more and more homeowners are gravitating toward “broken” floor plans, which provide separation betw

15 States Sue HUD Over Threat To Withhold Fair Housing Funds

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, arguing it is unfairly threatening to withhold fair housing funding over political differences. Attorneys general for Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Ma

‘Yellowstone’ Star Luke Grimes Gets Snubbed by Montana Locals: ‘Go Back’

The megapopular TV franchise “Yellowstone” put Montana in the national spotlight, but some locals have mixed feelings about the attention. "Yellowstone" and "Marshals" star Luke Grimes recently told podcaster Joe Rogan that he's gotten the cold shoulder after moving to the Big Sky State with his fam

Trump’s Federal Deregulation Push Mirrors States’ Fight Against Homebuilding Red Tape

President Donald Trump's new executive order targeting regulatory barriers hits at red tape that delays construction. But its priorities aim at environmental rules much maligned by Republicans. The order signed on Friday night requires government agencies to review regulatory burdens that it says de