Restored 1678 First Period Estate Offers a Truly ‘Authentic’ Glimpse Into the Past

An "irreplaceable opportunity" to buy a historical First Period estate with its own ell and an antique barn has been brought to the market in Massachusetts, where it is offering an "authentic glimpse into early New England life," as well as the chance to take on stewardship of one of the country's o

Trash to Treasure: How Earthships Evolved From Radical Recycling Experiment to Off-Grid Luxury

Earthship homes have gone by many names: "Star Wars" houses, hobbit huts, and even tin can shacks. But in recent years they have become better known as being among the more luxurious and unique off-grid retreats money can buy. Built from natural and recycled materials, the self-sustaining dwellings

World Cup Fan Favorites Cabo Verde and Scotland Score Big with U.S. Homebuyers and Tourists

Although they were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Sunday's highly anticipated final, Scotland and the small African Island nation of Cabo Verde have won over legions of U.S. fans, fueling a surge of American interest in their local real estate and tourism markets. Sitting west of S

Can the housing market weather Iran conflict 2.0 and higher rates?

The housing market has held its own this year — even with higher inflation, higher oil prices, higher mortgage rates, and crazy headlines about AI taking all the jobs. But mortgage rates are right at a key level now and with the Iran conflict entering its 2.0 stage, can housing hold up?  Today’s tra