Before World War II, shotgun houses were a popular type of dwelling in the American South. But socioeconomic changes saw a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. A typical suburban house of the 1950s, not unlike the ...

Retro 1950s style is quietly slipping back into contemporary homes, not as kitsch, but as a comforting counterpoint to sleek minimalism. From cozy bedroom floors to atomic prints, these nine trends ...

From the 1950s to the 2010s, the average home structure grew over 1,400 square feet. A widening gap between incomes and housing prices in the 1990s kick-started an economic and housing crisis that ...

STAUNTON — Ever wanted to own a home that's like a blast from the past? Well, now's your chance. This 1950s home overlooking Ingleside Golf Resort is up for auction — ending Sept. 14. The five bedroom ...