As Electric Bills Soar, Homeowners Search for Money-Saving Ways to Stay Cool this Summer

It's summer, and as the temperature rises, so too do energy bills. According to a recent survey from SupplyHouse, nearly three out of four homeowners (77%) say summer energy bills are causing them financial stress. Additionally, 65% say they've already cut back on things like dining out/takeout (49%

I Built a Container Home on a Clifftop That Grosses $100,000 a Year—and It’s For Sale

When Airbnb made a big push to promote homes that fit within unique categories—caves, treehouses, windmills—investor Ryan Duffy, 41, knew he had to capitalize on the moment. He didn’t have a cave or the right spot to build a treehouse at the time—but a container house seemed most within reach. He al

Wake Up and Smell the Pine Trees

Loring McAlpin had been living in a bright sixth-floor loft on Great Jones Street for more than 20 years when a building went up next door that blocked his view. “I had the whole apartment, like six windows, and I lost all that ­wonderful east light,” he says. The artist, activist, and film produ...

The Math on a Money Pit: Is Buying the ‘Worst House’ in the Best Neighborhood Still a Smart Money Move?

“Buy the worst house in the best neighborhood” has long been treated as a golden rule of real estate. The thinking is that you get access to a desirable location at a lower price. Then, as the neighborhood’s more expensive homes appreciate, yours may rise in value, too. But the cheapest house on the