The Texas hotel market is suddenly booming
This is the first Texan hotel boom in about a decade, New York Times reports. Source link …Read More
Houzz Tour: An Oval Courtyard for a House Too Hip to Be Square (21 photos)
This unusual house perfectly suits the needs of the family that calls it home. The dilapidated original house that had long stood on the double lot was demolished to make way for a modern, comfortable and flexible home that will …Read More
Deploying a windfall wisely
Dear Liz: I recently received a $38,000 windfall. I have a student loan balance of $37,000. I want to buy a home, but I can’t decide if I should have a large down payment and continue paying down student loans …Read More
How to Select the Right Sheen to Your Paint
Photo courtesy Paint Quality Institute Many do-it-yourself painters spend hours selecting the perfect paint colors, but give far less thought to the …Read More
[Video] Rep. Hill: It's a good time to reassess the impact of Dodd-Frank
In light of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, House Financial Services Committee Majority Whip French Hill, R-Ark., went on record about his thoughts on the HUD budget. Included in his interview, Hill gives his thoughts on regulatory reform, echoing …Read More
Bring on the Blossoms: 9 Top Picks for Flowering Shrubs (9 photos)
Flowering shrubs offer the full package: garden structure, attractive foliage, beautiful blooms and often sweet fragrances, without needing a lot of maintenance in return. There’s a flowering shrub for every spot in the garden, from low-growing ground covers to tall …Read More
What the Fed rate hike means for homebuyers
The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, which could make buying a home more expensive. Source link …Read More
The Essential Weed Hit List (11 photos)
Whenever people settle into a new environment, weeds are sure to follow. Some of these are unintended, while others are plants we chose for our gardens but have escaped. Still others have been widely distributed with the intent of …Read More
Duck! The Rental Balloon is Starting to Leak
It had to happen. Put too many billions into building new apartment buildings atop subway stops and exurban min-cities and you can bet your bottom dollar the multifamily folks will end up with too much capacity. Not even massive demand from Millennials …Read More
Get Inspired by 17 Statement-Making Bathroom Sinks (17 photos)
Sometimes a plain white washbasin just doesn’t have enough pizzazz for the bathroom you have in mind. If your bath or powder room needs a star feature, take a look at these 17 photos for inspiration — the sinks veer …Read More