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The fastest-growing and shrinking counties in the US
A press release from the Census Bureau noted six of the fastest-growing large counties were in...
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A boomer engineer moved from Illinois to Brazil to help treat cancer. He said life outside São Paulo is much cheaper and more peaceful than the US.
Jose Rodriguez moved from Chicago to Brazil to open oncology centers and promote business partnerships, and...
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The economy is fantastic — unless you want a new job, a new home, or a new car
High mortgage rates, expensive auto loans, and a static labor market make it hard for people...
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I moved to Spain from California and bought 2 properties for less than $370,000. The process was shockingly easy compared to owning a home in Oakland.
The home buying process in Spain was faster and easier than the US, says a retired...
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I achieved my dream of buying a home in London. I know I'm lucky, but I was miserable as soon as I moved in.
Daniela Vilu bought her first home in London in 2023. She wasn't prepared for the feelings...
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Beijing says Evergrande and its tycoon founder committed a $78 billion fraud. That would rank it as one of the biggest financial frauds ever.
Fraud allegations deepen crisis for Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, which is already in liquidation.
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I've made simple changes in my life so that I can retire at 40 and move to the Philippines. There are 3 years left, and I'm on track.
Brandon Turrell first came across the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement — better known as the...
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The largest employer of a Montana mountain town is shutting down, blaming housing shortages and rising cost of living
Seeley Lake, Montana, is among the western towns struggling to deal with rising costs and housing...
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Home prices could go down now that the biggest group of real-estate agents agreed to lower commissions
The National Association of Realtors said it would pay $418 million in damages to settle lawsuits...
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Real estate stocks plunge as NAR agrees to landmark settlement that rewrites rules on commissions
The $418 million settlement will effectively eliminate the long-standing 6% commission, which has been standard in...
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4 of the most competitive rental markets in the country added virtually no new apartments in 2023. It shows the housing crisis isn't going away.
Multifamily housing construction is beginning to slow down as interest rates and construction and insurance costs...
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Home buying's dirtiest secret
A shady tactic known as "steering" is a big reason real-estate commissions remain so high, but...
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China's property crisis could get even uglier. This time, a state-backed developer is the one raising concerns.
China's yearslong real-estate debt crisis has already taken down the property giant Evergrande, which is undergoing...
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Beijing says property developers in deep trouble must go bankrupt
China's real-estate debt crisis has already taken down property giant Evergrande, which is now undergoing liquidation.
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Investors got rich looting needy hospitals. Patients paid the price.
Inside the financial scheme that's crippling America's healthcare providers
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They met in culinary school and renovated a $444,000 public housing apartment together. The kitchen was the heart of the project.
As first-time homeowners, they were determined not to settle for less. "I think we traveled the...
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12 ways to make your bed cozier and more luxurious, according to interior designers
Having a cozy, tidy sleeping space is a modern luxury, and interior designers have some tips...
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Florida condo owners are stuck in a 'train wreck' as prices drop and mounting insurance rates scare away buyers
Rising insurance costs and HOA fees related to extreme weather events are driving up ownership costs...
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I couldn't afford to buy a home in the US — so I invested in 5 in Europe instead
Amy Beihl didn't want to sacrifice travel to own a home, so she bought a share...
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The Trump-supporting governor of Montana is staking his reelection on a set of 'miracle' YIMBY housing policies
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is touting a slew of bipartisan housing bills celebrated by YIMBYs across...
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Here's how long it would take to build enough homes to fix the housing crisis
Realtor.com's Hannah Jones spoke to Business Insider about the housing crisis, ways to solve this, and...
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How the Canadian mortgage model could help unfreeze the housing market
Allowing people to keep cheap mortgage rates when they move home could boost listings and transactions,...
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No partner? No problem. People are joining forces with friends to afford to buy a house
The cost of purchasing a home has surged thanks to home prices, mortgage rates, insurance, and...
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I moved from Denmark to the US. I prefer the US, but there are some things the Danish do better.
This Danish business owner moved to Utah after swearing he'd never live in the US. He...