A home construction project has people in Fairfax County talking — and leaders reexamining building rules. A three-story ...

For a homeowner with land to spare, building a guest house or another structure such as a pool house can increase a home’s appeal and amenities and add value to the property. “Right now, expanding ...

Interest rates are high and closing costs can eat into equity—here’s how to figure out if you’ll be better off adding onto your existing home instead of buying a larger one. It’s a fact of life that ...

As more homeowners stay put longer, many are hitting a wall—literally. One in 4 say they need more space, according to one survey, with another quarter reporting they outgrew their home just two years ...

Do you love your home but feel like it’s missing something? That something could be another room, a garage or even a whole second floor. Home additions like these can expand your living space and add ...

I was on the phone for an hour a few days ago with a young man who lives about 15 miles north of Chicago. He had used my ...