Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Home Resales Are Unchanged; Consumers' Mood Stays Grim
Existing-home sales were flat in September bolstered by hurricane refugees buying new homes, despite higher mortgage rates. Consumer confidence ebbed to its lowest mark in two years in October.

In Texas Suburbs, Conserving Energy Doesn't Come Easy
The U.S. economy is getting more energy efficient yet the average American's personal energy consumption isn't going down. Four environmentally-minded Houstonians show living energy-efficiently is possible, but it's a slog.