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A boomer moved back to Virginia after living in Florida for a decade. She said she would 'never own another home' in the Sunshine State and loves the slower pace of life.
Nancy, a 68-year-old retiree, moved back to a rural home in Virginia from Florida due to...
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How the candidates running for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat say they'll solve California's housing crisis
Housing affordability and homelessness are two of the top issues on California voters' minds. It could...
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California plans to build 1,200 tiny homes for the homeless. Here's what they look like.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised the state would build 1,200 tiny homes for the homeless. Here's...
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Commercial real estate is in big trouble — and the problems may have major financial fallout
Higher interest rates are causing problems for US commercial real estate and ripples are spreading worldwide,...
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China is heading for a 'lost decade' if it doesn't reform and grow, an analyst says
China now faces multiple challenges including a property crisis, deflationary pressure, a demographic crisis, and trade...
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NYC's commercial real estate crisis is so bad that a developer is considering turning a prime plot of land into a 150-foot billboard
The project is called "The Penn Platform" and was previously reserved for a 56-floor office tower.
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It's even harder to find an apartment in Syracuse than in the New York City area — and it's a sign the housing crisis is far from over
Housing shortages have made rental markets in places like Syracuse, New York, and Greensboro, North Carolina...
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It's time to face facts: Sky-high home prices are here to stay
If you've been waiting — maybe even cheering — for the housing bubble to pop and...
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How millennials could give the suburbs a much-needed makeover
The American suburbs can be isolating, boring, and unsustainable places. Bike lanes, apartment buildings, and Sweetgreen...
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A millennial teacher who moved from Texas to Denmark shares the pros and cons of living there
Ilana Buhl, a teacher who moved from Texas to Denmark, shares how the pros of living...
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A Gen Xer moved from California to Colombia after overcoming a rare disease. The cost of living is much cheaper, and life is more peaceful.
Andy Wiesmann moved from California to Mexico to Colombia, which he said has perfect weather, much...
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Here's how much it costs to live in America's 10 most expensive cities
Economic Policy Institute's "Family Budget Calculator" includes food, childcare, and total monthly costs of the most...
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Moving to Puerto Rico comes with lifestyle perks and tax breaks. Trade-offs include healthcare, schools, and furniture.
It's pretty easy for mainland Americans to move to and buy property in Puerto Rico without...
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I'm a 'zillennial' who left the city. I don't like living in the suburbs as a young person, but I plan to stay.
Comparing city vs. suburban living for young adults, a Zillennial in the Philly suburbs prefers urban...
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Single HENRYs are fleeing West Coast cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles for the Sunbelt, study finds
The Sunbelt has seen its share of the US population rise for decades, but more of...
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10 cities where high-income Americans are moving
Spokane Valley, Washington, and Allentown, Pennsylvania saw the largest growth in high-income households, those making $200,000...
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Beijing refuses to admit its economy has broken down — and that's one reason officials are failing at fixing it, researchers say
China reported GDP growth of 5.2% in 2023. But, it has been in "a running battle...
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A boomer who moved to California from Minnesota said he's 'never moving back' due to San Diego's weather and convenience
A boomer recently moved to San Diego Country from a suburb of Minneapolis due to California's...
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The key to happiness might be living within walking distance of a coffee shop
A recent study found that a certain amount of density is necessary to maximize happiness and...
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A millennial who moved from Canada to Florida said the weather and housing are great — but the politics and healthcare could push them out
A millennial moved from Toronto to South Florida for the weather and cheaper housing. The state's...
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A millennial who quit her corporate job in London and moved to Australia explains the pros and cons of her career switch and life down under
Tara, who recently moved from London to Melbourne, Australia, shared what pros and cons she sees...
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A 27-year-old Berkeley city council member wanted to build more affordable housing. Relentless harassment from 'left NIMBYs' pushed him to resign.
Former Berkeley city council member Rigel Robinson wanted more housing, but anti-development NIMBYs' harassment and threats...
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Empty-nest baby boomers won't give up their large homes — and it's hurting millennials with kids
Baby boomers are refusing to downsize, in part because they're not incentivized to. And it's starting...
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A millennial who moved from California to Virginia after her monthly rent increased by $1,500 says the reason her generation can't afford to buy homes is because everything is too expensive
The cost of living in California is forcing millennials to flee to other states where they...