Texas Is the Fastest-Growing State in the U.S.—and Now the Race Is On To Build More Homes

Getty ImagesThey say that everything is bigger in Texas, but there’s an important exception that’s key to improving housing affordability in the state: new homes. Faced with a population explosion driven by newcomers, the Texas housing market has grappled to keep pace with demand in recent years, wi

Hamptons Glass House Designed by ‘Genius’ Behind One World Trade Center—and Featured on HGTV—Lists for $6 Million

Gavin ZeiglerA see-through glass house that was masterminded by the “structural genius behind New York City‘s One World Trade Center” has hit the market for $6 million—three years after it failed to find a buyer on HGTV reality series “Selling the Hamptons.”The “masterpiece of modern design” is the

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Cracks Down on Squatters

Gov. Greg Abbott/Instagram; Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union via Getty ImagesTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken aim at squatters, calling for tougher laws to protect private property from unwelcome interlopers.In his annual State of the State address on Sunday, the Republican leader said he planned t

Family of 4 Outgrew Their 1,067-Square-Foot California Home, but There’s a Reason They’re Staying Put

Getty ImagesA California family is sacrificing space for extra cash in their bank account.The Sacramento family of four—plus two dogs—have long outgrown their compact home, but they say upgrading to a bigger property is not an option because it’ll mean giving up their ultralow mortgage rate.Anna and