Source: CNBC — Mike Reynolds, 76, started building “earthships” in Taos, New Mexico, more than half a century ago. For many years, most people thought he was nuts. Why is this idiot using garbage to build with, and why is this idiot trying to make buildings...
Source: Housing Wire — On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that housing permits came in at an excellent print at 1,899,000, surprising me. Then I took a look at housing completions at 1,246,000, and it reminded me of the sad state of the housing...
Source: Thrillist — With New York City rent prices recently seeing their biggest increase in over a decade, many New Yorkers are looking for any way they can to save on rent. A new bill under consideration in the state legislature could provide help by setting...
Source: Go Banking Rates — When overnight guests visit your home, you want them — and the rest of your household — to be comfortable. If your current situation isn’t ideal, resulting in your visitors or your kids sleeping on the couch, you might be thinking of...
Source: House Logic — The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is often maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize if you have deductions...