Home Sales Stable After Tax-Credit 'Hangover'
A report "suggests that the hangover effect from the first-time home buyer tax credit is likely to be relatively limited and that sales will continue to recover throughout the spring," says Nomura Securities economist Zach Pandl.
The 5 Best—and 5 Worst—Home Improvement Projects for Your Money
A report finds that not all home remodeling jobs are created equal. You'll probably get more of your investment back after building a wooden deck, for example, than adding a sunroom.
21 Things We're Learning to Live Without
To safeguard the essentials—a safe home and supportive community, the kids' education, Internet connectivity, sustenance for a pet—Americans are giving up lots of other things. Some sacrifices are painful; others bring surprise benefits.
10 Tips for Picking the Right Retirement Spot
Most people retire in the same town where they spent their final working years. But some seek out a new locale with ski slopes or perhaps ocean views.
America's Best Places to Live
In selecting our Best Places to Live, U.S. News took a thrift-conscious approach: We looked for affordable communities that have strong economies and plenty of fun things to do. The cities we selected are as distinct as America itself—ranging from a quaint suburb to a live-music mecca.
