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Insights and advice on buying, selling, and investing in real estate.

A homeowner reviews documents for the Westport CRE-HAB housing repair grant program, symbolizing financial aid for essential property improvements and preserving safe housing in the community.
Real Estate

Westport Reopens Housing Repair Grants Program for Homeowners

Westport homeowners may be eligible for up to $21,000 in financial aid for critical home repairs through the newly reopened CRE-HAB grant program.

Mason Clarke· Apr 5· 6 min read
A picturesque Maine house with a 'Sold' sign, symbolizing the state's booming real estate market and the financial implications of high transaction costs.

Maine's Home Sale Tax Revenue Grows Amid High Transaction Costs

Mason Clarke · Apr 3
Residential construction site with digital overlays of downward economic trends, symbolizing the January spending drop and its impact on homeowners.

January Construction Spending Drop Shifts Market for Homeowners

Mason Clarke · Apr 1
A modern kitchen counter with a compact dish drying solution, highlighting the reclaimed space and minimalist aesthetic.

Clever Dish Rack Alternative Saves Space

Mason Clarke · Jun 14
A modern Michigan waterfront home with a new seawall facing rough waves on Lake Michigan, symbolizing the impact of climate change on construction.

Michigan waterfront home construction costs surge due to climate change

Mason Clarke · Jun 9
A charming miniature fairy garden with a tiny cottage, flowers, and a fairy, set in a backyard.

Dollar General Debuts Adorable Fairy Garden Minis for Your Yard

At Dollar General, a new 'True Living Outdoors Mini Garden Fairy Set' featuring a tiny cottage and a blue-frocked fairy is making a once-niche hobby accessible for just a few dollars.

Mason Clarke· May 21· 3 min
A home interior showing a partially renovated kitchen with a 'For Sale' sign outside, illustrating features that can decrease property resale value.

Certain Home Features Now Dramatically Lower Property Resale Value

A full kitchen overhaul, often considered a top investment in home features, typically returns only 50 to 60 percent of its cost at sale, according to NoHo Arts District .

Mason Clarke· May 3· 3 min