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Inside Cher’s incredible life and real estate portfolio. Photo: Angela Weiss / Getty Images Singing sensation Cher will be forced to pay the $1.43 million (US$1 million) in legal fees that she incurre...
Continuous air barrier for an elevated home on pilings — Zone 3A (Charleston, SC) BrockBuilds | Posted in General Questions on July 22, 2026 10:54am I have a project coming up in Charleston, SC (Clima...
Subfloor plywood (t&g or no?) AdamPNW | Posted in General Questions on July 21, 2026 12:28pm Hi all, I’m framing the second floor of our home using Doug fir post and beam. The joists are 4.5”x9.5” (a...
Property Blog and News / Best commuter towns for London in 2026 With hybrid working now firmly established and affordability continuing to influence home-moving decisions, many buyers are looking beyo...
Deep energy retrofit of a 100-year-old house – need advice EllieFreost | Posted in General Questions on July 20, 2026 07:21pm I’m renovating a 2,200 sq. ft., 100-year-old home in southeast Alabama (Cl...
For a frost protected shallow foundation how do I compact gravel? ablerman | Posted in Green Building Techniques on July 20, 2026 04:16pm I’m looking at a frost protected shallow foundation for a zone...
A legal battle over residency rights in a Jacksonville, Florida, 55-plus community has intensified after homeowners’ association members (HOA) voted to pursue the eviction of a 28-year-old woman who i...
Broadbeach has evolved into one of the Gold Coast’s hottest premier locations, balancing a sophisticated, relaxed coastal lifestyle with urban convenience. It offers walkability, with patrolled beach...
Real estate investors in Sydney have stepped back almost completely from established property purchases, a national mortgage brokerage claims. According to insights from mortgage brokerage Home Loan E...
Moisture movement through Bildrite and WRB NickWatson | Posted in General Questions on July 18, 2026 12:33pm Hello, I’m looking for WRB advice. Repairing or totally replacing siding. I’ve been reading...
Building Science Wildfire Smoke and IAQ: What Can Be Done? Wildfire smoke can quickly turn healthy indoor air into a hidden health hazard. Here's how to monitor PM2.5, reduce smoke infiltration, and i...
July 16, 2026 Property news ‘I’ve spent 40 years in property, moving home has got slower.’ Agents welcome homebuying reforms The government’s proposed homebuying reforms include upfront property infor...
July 16, 2026 Dream properties Homes with amazing gardens for sale right now It’s high summer now, and we’re longing to be outside to soak up every minute of these bright days and long, light evenings...
Australia’s collapsing real estate market has sparked a warning for home sellers to be on the lookout for dodgy real estate agent ploys that could cost them huge sums of money.These can range from neg...
Bargain hunters have flocked to a three-bedroom house within easy reach of the CBD after the vendor decided to slash the price guide, as buyers jump on bargains amid softer market conditions.Two bidde...
More homes are being listed for sale in some of the country’s hottest property markets as sellers look to cash in on recent boom-time conditions.The latest Market Snapshot report from realestate.com.a...
There is a shift influencing how layouts, amenity and spatial planning are being approached across developments in South East Queensland, according to a leading expert.Design practice Plus Studio is s...
Most buyers prefer homes with spare bedrooms. However, that doesn’t mean you should spend an arm and a leg customising yours. “It’s a multipurpose room, so you should keep it that way — that’s the who...
They defined a generation of cinema on screen, but the members of Hollywood’s iconic “Brat Pack” have quietly built massive real estate empires off camera. Property records reveal a significant wealth...
Fire Smoke HRV Intake Filtration DennisWood | Posted in Mechanicals on July 15, 2026 10:04pm I’ve posted before about the fire smoke filtration system I’ve been working with for about 3 years now. It...