Always thought that Hawaii was the best place to live in America? Well according to a survey published this week by Gallup it is, as Hawaii ranked as the 2010 highest in well-being compared to the rest of the country with a Well-Being Index score of 71.0.

The housing market continues to struggle and the horizon does not seem bright for homeowners looking to sell. As banks resume seizures on foreclosed houses, home values may depress even further, prompting would-be buyers to wait on their purchases.

Small bathroom spaces are a huge qualm for most city-dwellers. With limited space altogether the bathroom is usually the room that takes the biggest hit in the apartment. However, while many homes have small bathroom spaces, a little resourcefulness can make your small space feel much larger. Keeping the lines crisp and the colors bright will open up a small bathroom with very little cost.

With all the constant and consistent ice and snow slamming the Midwest and Northeast lately, ice and water damage is becoming a reality for many people who have never felt its full effects before. Here are a few tips for keeping yourself and your home warm and dry until warmer weather arrives.

Planning on making a few updates to the homestead, home improvements not only give your home a fresh look, if done correctly can also increase the value.

We often hear about how important the housing market is to the health of the U.S. economy as a whole. It's easy to make that connection, given the major role the mortgage market played in the recent financial crisis.

Mortgage rates, which were already sitting at an all-time low, could be on their way even further down due to the Federal Reserve's controversial Quantitative Easing plan.

If you think it's important to surround yourself with the best and the brightest, there are plenty of places you should consider — or not consider — moving.

The foreclosure crisis currently sweeping the banking industry isn't only bad for banks, it could hurt the U.S. housing market.

Home owners in 23 states may have a little more time with their properties. JPMorgan Chase and GMAC Ally halted mortgage foreclosures due to suspected improper documentation.