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Real Estate

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.

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

Clever Dish Rack Alternative Saves Space

One home author, frustrated by their bulky dish rack, discovered a simple alternative that resolved their issues, allowing them to forgo purchasing a new one entirely, according to Apartment Therapy .

Mason Clarke· Jun 14· 3 min

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

A single permit for a new seawall on Lake Michigan now costs upwards of $150,000, a figure unheard of five years ago.

Mason Clarke· Jun 9· 3 min

Opinion & Editorial

Economic climate impact on home remodeling: Home Depot cuts forecast

Mason Clarke · May 6

Local Housing Repair Grants Build Stronger Communities. Proposed Budget Cuts Put Them at Risk.

Olivia Hart · Apr 4

The Home Equity Dilemma: Why Lenders Aren't Giving Homeowners What They Want

Mason Clarke · Apr 2

Analysis & Trends

Modular Home Market Booms While Factory Consolidation Accelerates

Mason Clarke · Apr 25

Beyond the Sticker Price: How Affordability Initiatives Are Shaping the Real Estate Market

Mason Clarke · Mar 31

Beyond the Down Payment: How Rising Homeownership Costs Are Reshaping the Market

Mason Clarke · Mar 30

Explainers

How Does the Home Appraisal Process Work for Buyers and Sellers?

Mason Clarke · Jul 6