That tall privacy fence blocking prying neighbor eyes might be blocking more than you intended – your compliance with local height regulations. Front yard fences are often limited to a lower height - ...

The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

Most homeowners spend a lot of time planning what their dream home should look like. New kitchen island, finished basement bedroom, sleek glass staircase railing - it all sounds great until someone ...

HUD released a state and local deregulation roadmap urging fee caps, limits on code add-ons, more by-right development, and faster permitting and inspections. HUD cites regulatory costs of over ...