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Do it for the ‘gram? More like don’t do it—and save the look just for yourself.

Yup, that’s the gist behind a special spot in the home that’s so perfectly comfy and even a bit messy that it’s earned a cute little moniker: the “un-grammable hang zone.” And this less-than-pretty, no-gram space is having a moment.

In fact, none other than Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has taken to Twitter to ponder the existence of this special zone in the home. And if you’ve even glimpsed Instagram lately, with all the pretty people living their best hygge-curated lives, you’ll understand that this is the complete opposite.

And why not embrace something that’s a little ho-hum or even tacky if it makes you feel good? We’re living with major inflation, a war in Europe, and the vestiges of a global pandemic—which means we’re pretty much due for something very basic (that happens to be cozy, too).

Society is speaking loudly in its desire for LGBTQ+ people to be accepted and protected. Our national government leaders are hearing it – and they acted.

Builders have seen cancellation rates spike this year as buyers now struggle to afford the homes they signed up for months ago, according to data from John Burns Real Estate Consulting.

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On “Fixer to Fabulous,” Dave and Jenny Marrs have come up with some wild designs, but nothing as out-there as their latest kitchen.

In “Dull House to Dazzling Home,” the designers head to downtown Bentonville, AR, to meet Gayatri, whose house was built in 2005. It was fine for her family when the kids were toddlers, but now she and her husband have split, the kids are growing, and some updates need to be made.

Dave and Jenny are given a budget of $195,000 to redo the entire exterior, the back and front yards, the living room, the dining room, and the kitchen.

As they begin to do what they do best, Jenny pulls one of her most daring stunts in the kitchen yet—it’s truly eye-popping. Along the way, she shares tips that may inspire us to take a risk or two in our own homes. Take a look and learn!

Demand for purchase loans has increased in five out of the past six weeks, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association released Wednesday.

The home had still had its original knob-and-tube wiring. But they were willing to overlook a few shortcomings.

Congressman-elect Maxwell Frost of Florida said he wrecked his credit when he quit his job to run a campaign full-time. Now he's having a hard time finding a place to live.

The brokerage sent a letter to the District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to settle its dispute with the Real Estate Board of New York, or REBNY, outside of the courtroom.

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The musician Michael Peter Balzary, who goes by the stage name Flea, is changing his tune when it comes to his sprawling home in Southern California.

Indeed, the bassist and founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is now asking for $8.8 million for his compound, which had been listed for $9.8 million earlier this year.

The home, which is a combo platter of a midcentury modern structure and a contemporary addition, sports five bedrooms and five baths.

Located just outside of Los Angeles and designed in different eras by architects Richard Neutra and Michael Maltzan, the home sits on 6 acres on a hilltop.

Turner is a former entrepreneur in residence for NAR venture capital arm Second Century Ventures and a co-founder of Realtor association management platform Tangilla.

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It’s winter storm season, and that means millions of homeowners across the country are having to contend with rain, snow, and wind—and, in worst-case scenarios, blackouts. In addition to having a stocked pantry and a survival kit, a generator can be a lifesaver for many homeowners when losing access to power.

Improper generator usage, however, can have dangerous, even potentially deadly, consequences.

“Generators offer a great way to supply power to your home during power outages or blackouts so you can run fans, heating, lights, and more. But there are some things to be mindful of,” says Dan Mock, vice president of operations at Mister Sparky.

Be prepared by knowing what you can and cannot do with a generator. Here are some tips on how to run one safely.

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When it comes to making the largest purchase of their lives, most homebuyers would prefer to play it safe in choosing a loan.

That’s why fixed-rate mortgages, the gold standard of home loans, have long been the most popular. These 15-, 20-, and 30-year mortgages aren’t exciting. But what they lack in style, they make up for in stability.

Borrowers can lock in the amount of their monthly mortgage payments (minus taxes, insurance, and homeowners association fees) for the duration of their loans. Then they can sleep soundly knowing their housing bills won’t just shoot up at some future date. They’re all set.

However, with the troubling combo of high mortgage interest rates and expensive home prices, many first-time and other buyers are learning they can no longer afford to become homeowners with a fixed-rate mortgage. So they’re looking into other options. And there are plenty out there: adjustable-rate mortgages, interest-only mortgages, 2-1 buydowns.

An 1886 rowhouse in Savannah, a 19th-century home in Rockport and a Victorian in Lake Oswego.

An 1886 rowhouse in Savannah, a 19th-century home in Rockport and a Victorian in Lake Oswego.

Homeward CEO Tim Heyl said his company is built to handle down markets. He spoke with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York, where he’ll be speaking about tech, data and the biggest trends in 2023.

A new book borrows from the slow food movement to propose a more thoughtful, less competitive form of bird-watching.

Would you like to help your clients and sphere cut their homeownership and home maintenance costs substantially in 2023? This 12-month marketing plan is suitable for social media, email, direct mail and even video, writes trainer Bernice Ross.

Looking toward 2023, many agents, concerned about the shifting market and its impact on their business, are considering a move. Perhaps the change required is not their location but their mindset, team leader Carl Medford writes.

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An odd and quirky abode in Omaha, NE, has had an artistic renovation.

It’s hoping to inspire a buyer for $425,000.

The 1,162-square-foot house dates to the early 1900s, when it was a carriage house for a nearby home.

Local artist Eddith Buis reimagined it in 2008, when she took it down to the studs with the help of architect and artist Eddy Santamaria.

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If a home’s allure was measured by its ability to distract, this one would earn high marks. That’s because more than 50 people showed up for an open house at the Green Bay, WI, abode during a Packers game!

“Around here, that just doesn’t happen,” says listing agent Carri Busse, who is representing the listing with fellow agent Maria Sandoval, both with Shorewest Realtors–Green Bay/Door County.

The prospective buyers (or possibly just looky-loos?) showed up on game day to get a good look at the unique midcentury home, which dates to 1958. With its 28-foot, steel-framed parabolic roof, it has a distinctly shiplike aura.

After two recent price cuts, the 4,360-square-foot time capsule is listed for $365,000.