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Take a tour of this futuristic spinning glass house that just hit the market in New Zealand for $665,000
This house in New Zealand on sale for $665K can rotate on its axis 360 degrees,...
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Mortgage Interest Rates Today, February 25, 2024 | Rates Increased Last Week — Here's When They Might Go Down
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are up, and they likely won't fall...
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A 79-year-old and her 86-year-old husband moved from New York to a retirement community in North Carolina. They're more social, but services in the area are lacking.
Linda Beyer and her husband moved from New York to a 55+ community in North Carolina....
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America isn't building enough homes. A new map may fix that.
Cities and states are using the National Zoning Atlas to understand housing rules and bring down...
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A couple who converted a $7,000 school bus into their dream home breaks down the cost of living a nomadic life
Josh and Emily Scherrer live in and work remotely from their 'Skoolie,' a converted school bus....
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My small Scottish city was in a Marvel movie, and it's now a filming hot spot. Living on a set is getting annoying.
I've lived in Edinburgh, Scotland, since 2017 and seen the filming of "Avengers" and "Fast and...
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Trump-branded properties are selling for far less than buildings that removed his name, report says
Manhattan condos branded with Trump's name sell for far less than similar units in buildings that...
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A millennial bought a $2,950 vintage truck and built a whimsical wood cabin on top of it. She's lived there for 5 years — and loves it.
A millennial woman living in Canada bought an old industrial truck and spent 10 years building...
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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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The fastest-growing city in Texas is a tiny place no one's ever heard of
Josephine, a small city outside Dallas, has more than doubled in size. Its growth is partly...
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I've been moving back and forth between Japan and the US for years. The quality of life in Japan is much better.
Emery Bowles moved to Japan to teach English in 2008. His family of three now moves...
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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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I turned my garage into an apartment I rent out. It helps me afford retirement and almost paid off my mortgage.
Retired educator Helen Boxwill said rental income from her ADU's three tenants over 20 years has...
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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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A millennial couple in Singapore bought a 30-year-old public-housing apartment for $535,000. They turned it into an artsy, industrial-style home.
The couple said that although the home wasn't in bad condition, they wanted to remove features...
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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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I live off the grid in a 300-square-foot tiny home with my husband and 2 kids. It feels luxurious compared with our suburban life.
A family living off the grid in a tiny house collect water from the roof and...