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The Boston Globe

Why your dream kitchen may have to wait

On average, almost half of our home improvement spending goes toward basic replacement projects and upgrades, according to a new report...

Curbed

The affordable housing crisis, explained

Even as the economy continues to grow, Americans face widening inequality, and, for many, an inability to comfortably pay for housing as wage growth stagnates and housing costs continue to climb.

Curbed

Renter rights are changing in Washington State

It’s not just Seattle with rising rents; it’s a statewide issue. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies found that the cost burden is highest in some rural areas of Western Washington...

The Chicago Tribune

Spending: Remodeling for life - with style

Studies show that most homeowners age 50 and older say they want to remain in their house as they age, but most U.S. homes weren't built to accommodate older people's special needs. For example, only one-third have basic accessibility features, such as a no-step entry and a bedroom and full bath on the entry level, according to a report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies...