In 2024, the most popular homes focused on new beginnings: After decades in her San Francisco home, an 83-year-old woman completed her inaugural renovation in the old space; In remote Washington, an outdoor enthusiast builds a small cabin and moves into the woods; And—after a 70-year ban—a mother and son built one of Chicago’s first ADUs as a means to keep family close. From fresh starts to groundbreaking projects, here are the hottest homes of the year.
