Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Waterfront property certainly has its appeal. Access to the river, lake or ocean can provide endless enjoyment, especially if ...

Whether amphibious or over water, floating houses have the potential to resist sea-level rise. Floating houses cost 8-16 percent more than land-based structures. Floating houses can help revitalize ...

Swapping a brick-and-mortar home for life on a houseboat is a bold decision to make. While some make the switch on a whim and give in to the allure of the beautiful sunsets on the water, the solitude ...

For homebuyers with a special affection for life on the water—and an insistence on creature comforts—floating homes check a lot of boxes. These unique dwellings offer a permanent, water-based ...

The disco-era Aqua Star floating house, which anchored the pricy Oregon Yacht Club moorage on the east side of the Willamette River long enough to be spoofed on the comedy cable show “Portlandia,” has ...

Life on water must be great, but admittedly, it's not for everyone – and not just because of the high costs it entails. For those not eager to move too far from terra firma, there's always the ...

There's no place like home, especially when it comes to a floating home surrounded by spectacular water views. Unlike a houseboat home that isn't anchored to a foundation and can be moved around from ...

Escalating house and condo prices in Portland are affecting nontraditional dwellings too, especially floating homes. After sales stalled and prices sank during the Great Recession, Oregon’s floating ...