Cynthia Schimpf

You don’t need to own a house, condo, or commercial building to invest in real estate.

How To Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property No down payment? No problem. Discover how to invest in real estate with limited capital and zero property ownership.

Including your family in decisions will lead to a smart home you can all enjoy.

My Family Hated My Smart Home, So Here's how I Got Them on Board You may love your automations, but your family might not.

Scientists are developing new ways to recycle plastic, but it's not an Earth-friendly material, and cleaning supplies use a lot of it.

The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Your Home Next time you stock up on supplies, consider these green cleaning alternatives, from refillable sprays to reusable dishcloths.

How likely is it that mortgage rates will actually fall below that 6% threshold in the near future?

Will mortgage rates drop below 6% soon? Experts weigh in Hoping rates will fall and make homebuying more affordable? Here's what experts say about whether it could happen.

The climate logic is sound. But in practice, these upgrades are fueling a new kind of housing crisis.

Landlords Are Evicting Renters in a Bid To Find Higher-Paying Tenants—and Green Appliances Are To Blame Some landlords are using green retrofits—like solar panels and induction stoves—to evict tenants and raise rents, say housing advocates.

Smart plugs might not be the flashiest smart home gadget but don't let their size fool you.

10 Reasons Smart Plugs Deserve a Spot in Every Room of Your House From morning coffee to bedtime lights, a smart plug can make life run smoother.