How the housing market survived the Iran conflict

Now that the Iran conflict is behind us and oil prices have fallen significantly, we can hopefully move into the second half of 2026 with less drama for housing. It would be great if the economic backdrop was less like an episode of 24 and more like Saved by the Bell. How did housing hold up with oi

They Turned a Fixer-Upper in the New Hampshire Mountains into a Thriving Business—With Six-Figure Revenues in Its First Year

When Serena Ryan and Justin Walsh first had the idea to launch a hostel in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, their goal was twofold: one, to live in an environment they had fallen in love with; and two, to fulfill a vital need in the hiking community. Serena, 37, had been reading a memoir about

$14 Million Peninsula Estate in Maine Feels Like It’s Floating in the Middle of the Ocean

A plum waterfront location is one of the most sought-after amenities on the market, particularly when it comes to the beautiful Maine coastline—but finding a home that features a staggering 3,000 feet of private frontage across three sides is almost unheard of. Yet that is exactly what is on offer i

Friendliest FIFA World Cup Cities: How Boston, Philly, and Seattle Are Winning Over Global Fans

Thousands of Tartan Army members flooded Boston this month for Scotland’s matches against Haiti and Morocco, marking the team’s first World Cup appearance since 1998. ​It's no surprise that Scotland’s passionate fans have left their mark on Boston—quite literally. ​From fans rallying through Fenway