Choosing the right home used to mean weighing schools, commutes, and square footage. Today, there’s another factor buyers can’t afford to ignore: climate risk. From flooding and wildfires to extreme heat and hurricane winds, climate-related events are reshaping how we think about homeownership. These risks can affect everything from safety and insurance costs to long-term property value. Here’s what every homebuyer should know.

One of the most important ways your home protects you and your loved ones is by keeping you safe from the elements. But is your home truly climate-resilient in the face of extreme weather? From heavy rains to scorching heat waves, weather patterns are getting less predictable. As a homeowner, this can feel a bit overwhelming. But there's good news! A few smart upgrades can make your home better equipped to withstand Mother Nature's unpredictable moods, protecting your investm

Is it possible to live in a home designed for superior energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality? A home that relies on natural energy sources and reduces the need for traditional heating and cooling systems? Yes, to all. This is known as passive house design, which is based on five core principles that combine smart design with energy efficiency for maximum comfort and durability:

This issue of Waypoints is all about resilience. From buying with climate risk in mind to upgrading your home for durability, we’ve got practical tips to help you protect your property and plan for the future.

The perfect holiday playlist can turn a Blue Christmas into a Wonderful Christmastime. If you haven’t jammed out to holiday tunes since Last Christmas, take our quiz to refresh your musical memory before you Deck the Halls.

Decorating your home does more than set the mood for the holiday season — it’s an exercise in nostalgia and tradition. But if you’ve ever faced a mountain of tangled lights, crushed ornaments, or mystery bins labeled “misc.,” you know how quickly it can put a damper on your holiday spirit. Set yourself up for success next year (and every year) with these simple organization and storage tips.

Whether you're cozying up with cocoa or tackling your holiday to-do list, this festive edition of Waypoints brings you practical tips, cheerful fun, and helpful insights to wrap up the year with ease.

When you first took out your mortgage, the monthly payment was probably one of the biggest factors in your decision-making. Most buyers focus on principal and interest when budgeting for a house, especially with a fixed-rate mortgage that promises predictable payments. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that can shift over time: escrow.

In a world that’s always buzzing, your home should be a space of balance and renewal. In this issue, we’re exploring how reconnecting with nature can help bring calm, clarity, and even value to our homes.

Lessening your home’s carbon footprint isn’t just good for the planet — it’s good for your wallet. While it might seem like it requires significant up-front costs or a sacrifice in long-term comfort, that’s not always the case. The truth is that many eco-friendly changes are small and unnoticeable, yet they can lead to significant cost savings — and even boost your home’s value.

You may not have heard the term “biophilic design,” but you’ve felt its effect. When you walk into a space and feel uplifted by sunlight streaming through large windows, or relaxed by the sounds of an indoor water feature, your reaction isn’t incidental. It’s the result of careful design that strives to reconnect people with nature, even in their own homes.

Picture an oasis specially tailored to your senses. A place filled with sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures that engage you so fully that the outside world melts away. A place of perfect peace.

Grilling season and camping season bring the art of cooking to the outdoors … and that includes dessert! Peaches are reaching peak season, a

Your yard should be your refuge … a natural extension of your home that provides space for you to enjoy. But any number of annoying factors

Summer is all about the outdoor life, and what’s better than enjoying the great outdoors while remaining in the comfort of your own home? Ou

A surprising number of outdoor projects can add to your home’s financial bottom line, as well as your own enjoyment. Learn the best ways to

Families have always come in many forms and sizes, and now the housing market is changing to reflect that variety. While the majority of hom

February 25 is National Chili Day, but really, the entire month of February could use some warming up. So feel free to eat chili the other 2

If you feel like power outages have become more frequent in recent years, you’re right. Between 2014 and 2023, the U.S. experienced twice as

When buying a home is truly a family matter. Plus, power through winter with generators (and chili!).