"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Home ownership has long been a huge part of the American Dream because the benefits go far beyond the ...

The so-called spec home, a spin on the American dream home with standardized color schemes and toilet fixtures, is falling out of favor with some US builders. While that means deals for buyers, the ...

Although this home is not a spec and isn't available for sale, it's indicative of the type of home Mike Zagrzebski with Zag Built likes to build. He's planning on starting two more spec homes at 708 ...

A true spec mansion on the North Shore is rare, but one just hit the market in Glencoe for $8.3 million. Los Angeles and Miami are known for ultraluxury homes constructed for no specific buyer and ...

On a muggy July afternoon in Cutchogue, Thomas Juul-Hansen is deep in discussion with his team about a rogue beam. The Danish-born architect is considering flattening the angled ceiling in the ...