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A new border tax threatens to spike the cost of lumber. But smarter technology and remote inspections might save you enough on labor to make up the difference.
The Mortgage Rate Reality Check: Why Relief is on Hold
Hoping for a sudden drop in borrowing costs this fall? The central bank just delivered a harsh reality check.
The Great Utility Reshuffle
Mandatory water bans in Denver. Rising bills for lead pipe replacements in Ohio. The basic math of running a home is changing, and you're the one paying for it.
The Home Insurance Market's Quiet Eviction Notice
Home insurance is getting expensive. Worse, it's getting harder to keep. Here is why companies are dropping policies and how local governments are fighting back.
The Looming Lumber Tax
You have the equity to renovate. But a brewing border dispute over building materials is about to make major home projects a lot more expensive.
The Tax Man and the Con Artist
Homeowners are caught in a frustrating squeeze between rising local tax burdens and sophisticated scammers promising a magical way out.
Your House Is the New Power Plant
Utility giants are merging and net metering policies are shifting. But new incentives can help you turn your property into a personal power hub.
The AI Power Grab: Why Your Utility Bill Isn't Spiking (Yet)
Data centers are eating up massive amounts of electricity, but regulators are finally stepping in to make sure tech companies, not homeowners, foot the bill.
What's Actually Coming Out of Your Tap
Federal regulators are fighting over chemical testing rules, and local pipes are snapping under pressure. The safety of your home water supply is suddenly a front-burner issue.