The year 2000 might no seem all that long ago. To some, the turn of the century could feel like it was just yesterday. But a lot has changed over the past 20 years, including the home-building industry. New home construction now is not what it was back then. Here are five differences between a home built in 2000 vs. 2020. | Read More →

When the world seems upside down because of health concerns, it might be hard to see a bright side. If you're suddenly forced to work from home, or have been laid off, you'll spend quite a bit of time isolated from people. It will force you to change your behaviors, which just might be the bright side. Here are five positive habits to develop during a health crisis. | Read More →

A widespread outbreak of illness is likely to affect many industries, especially those in which there is a lot of person-to-person contact. Real estate is often one such industry, with agents and buyers visiting the homes of strangers hoping to sell. Here's a brief overview of what a public health crisis might mean for homebuyers and sellers. | Read More →

Working from home has been a growing trend for years, so people are constantly transitioning from offices to remote work. It takes some adjustment to work at home, especially if there are kids at home with you. Here are four ideas for working from home with children. | Read More →

In 2019, almost 5 million Americans worked at home at least half of the time, and 50 percent of the entire U.S. workforce worked remotely at least once per month. There are new people joining the work-from-home trend all the time, sometimes en masse. If you're new at working from home, it can be quite an adjustment. Here are four important strategies. | Read More →

Just about every home improvement project costs money. And quite a few projects can add resale value to your home. It makes sense to measure the cost vs. value of any home improvement, but projects that make your life easier, or even just cheerier, are valuable, too. Here are five home improvement projects with value you can't necessarily measure in dollars. | Read More →