Sales of existing homes in the U.S. rose in August but remained low after a steep decline in July, according to The National Association of Realtors (NAR). Despite the growth, experts project the housing market to stay sluggish for the foreseeable future.

Everyone loves a good meal, but to some it’s an art form. We have referenced multiple food blogs, sharing websites and competitions to compile a list of the Top Ten Cities for Foodies.

The number of homes going into foreclosure in the U.S. is rising, according to foreclosure listing group RealtyTrac.

For all the talk of the down housing market and the mortgage meltdown, you can still capitalize on home ownership by making improvements to your house or apartment. The amount of money you receive if and when you decide to sell your home depends on external factors like supply, demand and location, but you can take steps to enhance your home's value by putting in some elbow grease and making it more appealing to potential buyers.

America is preparing for an unwelcome visitor as Hurricane Earl terrorizes everything in its path. If you're in an area that Earl might hit, you'll need to prepare your home for potential impact. But getting ready for a hurricane is no easy task. Everything is so hectic, leaving a multitude of details that can slip by.  

The entire world might not revolve around young people, but the vitality of many of America's cities does. College-educated 20-somethings often bring an infusion of art, music and culture to the locations they inhabit. So what gives certain places the ability to sustain their popularity among the younger generation? A blend of affordability, entertainment options and job availability attract young people to metro areas.

To live in a big city, you usually have to pay a big price. If you have dreams of living among the skyscrapers and bright lights but don't have the funds, start taking notes: A few apartment-dwellers in some of the world's greatest cities have found resourceful ways to live large in small spaces.

Being environmentally friendly is something most everyone considers important these days. It seems that green is the new black. But how green are you willing to go? Most homeowners might think that making their homes more eco-friendly is a huge investment with little returns?

It’s tough deciding which neighborhood to live in, let alone which city or where in the world? Where do you begin? Well, the Mercer consulting group, The Economist, The Monocle and Money magazine all think they know where.

For years leading up to the mortgage meltdown, the U.S. government encouraged citizens to buy homes. Under the watch of the Obama administration, those days are long gone.