These Texas cities have the healthiest real estate markets in the US. See who else made the top 10.
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I moved to New York City on a whim after almost a decade in Florida. Here are the 11 biggest surprises, so far.
After living in Florida for nearly a decade, I moved to New York on a whim, hoping to secure my career as a recent graduate in an uncertain economy.
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I left the US to buy a farmhouse in France on my own. The past 5 years have been a mix of unexpected problems and joys.
After becoming a divorced empty nester, I left the United States to buy a farmhouse in rural France. The past few years have had problems and perks.
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A financially independent couple with 14 rental units shares the strategy they use to lock in lower interest rates
Thanks to seller financing, "instead of paying 7.5%, we're paying 6% interest," explained Ali and Josh Lupo, who own property in upstate New York.
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Why Trump's push for a 50-year mortgage could backfire
Trump's idea for a 50-year US mortgage doesn't address the main problem at the heart of the housing affordability crisis.
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I've lived and worked in 5 countries. After becoming an empty nester, I built my dream retirement in a new city.
Jessica Khine, 63, says she enjoys Penang's vibrant culture and community.
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After living in NYC and Chicago, I moved to a midsize Midwestern city. It's been great for my wallet and lifestyle.
After graduating, I moved to Indianapolis instead of returning to New York City or Chicago. In Indiana, I can save money while enjoying city life.
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We're building a small, mortgage-free home on my in-laws' property. The nightmarish journey has already lasted 16 months.
My family sold our big house to build and live in a tiny detached home on my in-laws' property. The process has been difficult and expensive.
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She moved to Seoul to build a new life — and learned how to feel comfortable being alone
Stéphanie Guillaume built a new life in Seoul, starting on a student visa before switching to a business visa.
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We sold everything we owned, quit our jobs, and retired in Europe at 60. Leaving the US has its pros and cons.
Sandra and Jeff Mayernik, both 62, left their jobs and spent their retirement traveling abroad. They love living in Albania, but it's not perfect.
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New York City's narrowest home is on the market for $4.195 million — and it's only 9.5 feet wide
New York City's narrowest home hit the market asking $4.195 million. A good price for the neighborhood — but it's only 9.5 feet wide.
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I've traveled the world and lived on 6 continents. At age 40, I finally found my forever home.
My family has lived in several countries and US cities. When we moved to Jamestown, a coastal town in Rhode Island, we finally found our forever home.
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A data center is being built in my neighborhood. It's inevitable, but I'm devastated about what it could do to my community.
Mike Graham, a resident of Chantilly, Virginia, says he's worried about the impacts of a 402,000 square foot data center being built near his home.
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I left a corporate job in Canada to spend more time with my family. It took moving to 2 countries to get it right.
Brendan Pon, 36, said he and his wife wanted to be hands-on parents who were present for their kids' early years.
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My boyfriend and I decided not to buy a house and instead rent small studios. Minimalist living works for us.
I don't want to buy a house because I prefer to travel with my boyfriend. Living tiny is right for us financially and aligns with our values.
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I bought 3 rental properties in my hometown. They help me afford living in a more expensive city.
Ilona Limonta-Volkova purchased rental properties in Louisville and renovated them, ultimately achieving positive cash flow.
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A fire has been burning under this Pennsylvania ghost town for more than 60 years — take a look
Since 1962, a fire has burned beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania, a once-bustling mining town that is now home to only a handful of residents.
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Photos show what it was like to be a servant during the Gilded Age
These photos from Gilded Age mansions offer a glimpse into what it was like to live as a servant or staff member during that era.
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A couple expected to hit financial independence in a decade, but it was a '4-year sprint' to early retirement. Here's how they invest their money.
"I thought it would have been a seven- to 10-year journey to get here, but it's been about a four-year sprint," said early retirees Josh and Ali Lupo.
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Real estate tech startup Digs raised $19 million to build AI that makes home construction easier. Read its pitch deck.
AI startup Digs has raised $19 million to help builders manage pre-construction and warranties for homes.
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Five years of living in a tiny home taught me that the biggest sacrifices had nothing to do with space or stuff
Living in a tiny home has come with surprising downsides that have negatively impacted my social life, relationships, and time spent with family.
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An interior designer critiqued my neutral living room. Her tips showed me easy tricks to make a space cozy and stylish.
I had an interior designer look at the living room of my home and share design tips for making it look stylish and feel more cozy and cohesive.
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I moved to Turkey to be with my long-distance boyfriend. He broke up with me 2 months later, but I love my new home.
After two years of dating long-distance, I moved abroad to be with my boyfriend. We broke up after a few months, but I decided to stay in Turkey.
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A dad turned his garage into an apartment for his daughter and her fiancé so they could save money
When Kaileya McGhee and her fiancé were at a career crossroads, her parents transformed their garage into an apartment to help ease the transition.
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America's first-time homebuyers are disappearing. That's bad news for real estate.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever. Instead of millennials, the real estate market is seeing "geriatric homebuyers" with piles of cash.
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Forget wedding registries — many newlyweds would rather you help pay their mortgage
With homeownership more expensive than ever, more newlyweds are asking for cold hard cash to go towards their mortgage or down payment instead of gifts.
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How Chip and Joanna Gaines turned a tiny shop and real-estate company into a Magnolia empire
"Fixer Upper" stars Chip and Joanna Gaines own over a dozen businesses in Texas, have a TV network, and have lucrative partnerships with Target.
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Housing turnover at a 30-year low shows the US real estate market is still in a deep freeze
Just 28 homes out of every 1,000 in the US changed hands so far this year, the lowest turnover rate the housing market has seen in decades.
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We dreamed of owning a vacation home in the Pacific Northwest. Houses were too expensive, so we bought land and a trailer.
We couldn't afford a summer vacation house in the Pacific Northwest, so we bought land and a trailer and live off the grid a few months each year.
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How to fix your open floor plan if it isn't practical for your life, according to interior designers
Although open-concept homes can be pretty, they aren't always the most practical for day-to-day life.
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See inside a Gen Xer's $160,000 tiny home on wheels. She spends less than $200 a month to live on her parents' property.
Julie Lennox, 59, sold her three-bedroom house and downsized to a tiny home on wheels on her parents' Montana property three years ago.
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We moved to our dream town in Colorado 8 years ago. Life in the mountains isn't nearly as idyllic as we expected.
Our move from the Denver suburbs to a rural town by Salida has been nice, but living in a tourist destination in the Rocky Mountains has challenges.
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Well Spent
The old 'buy vs. rent' rule is officially dead. We break it down.
Buying a home is the biggest purchase most people will ever make. But is it always smarter to buy than to rent? Zillow's expert breaks it down.
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6 real estate investors say multifamily properties are better for cash flow and efficiency. They explain the most affordable way to buy one.
One investor calls multi-family properties "triple-headed monsters" because of the three major financial benefits that come with the investment.
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My wife's job has us moving to a new state every few months. It's really tough, but I've found ways to make it work.
Since we move around the country for my wife's job rotations so often, it's been difficult for me to build a career and earn a stable income.
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Dealing with chronic illness in the US was depressing. Since moving to Portugal, I feel healthier overall — and I'm saving money.
Therapist Christina Kantzavelos moved from California to Portugal. Healthcare there is cheaper, even when she pays out of pocket.
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I was laid off at 37 and decided to downsize. Building my own tiny house led me to start a handyman business.
Melanie Copeland lost her job, built a 144-sq-ft tiny house, and launched a handyman business with her husband in Virginia.
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The 10 best and 10 worst states for finding a job right now
WalletHub ranked the best and worst states for finding and keeping jobs in 2025, highlighting income, job security, and commute times.
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Moving to a new state isn't easy. 3 people who relocated shared how they started over.
People who moved to a new state shared what they learned about finding home, starting over, and building a new life from scratch.
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We left our jobs at 60 to travel the world. Retiring early means living off savings before Social Security kicks in.
Sandra and Jeff Mayernik quit their jobs and sold their home to retire early and travel. They've been to 11 countries and are living off savings.
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Jackie and John F. Kennedy's Washington, DC home is on sale for $7.5 million. See inside.
See inside the first Washington, DC, home owned by Jackie and John F. Kennedy. The home is on sale for $7.5 million.
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After living abroad for 15 years, I no longer fit in back home. I know my son won't either.
Raising his son in Bangkok, Duncan Forgan feels too Scottish to be local — and too foreign to be fully Scottish.
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A stay-at-home mom's move to Texas was lonely at first. Then she found the secret to making friends.
As a stay-at-home mom who moved to Texas for her husband's job, Erin Grindstaff made friends in a new city through her kids.
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Boomers want to axe property taxes. Millennials and Gen Z would pay for it.
Boomers want to stop paying property taxes on the valuable real estate they own. That could hamstring millennials and Gen Zers trying to buy a home.
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I took a gap year to teach English in Vietnam after getting laid off. It changed how I see myself.
Moving to Vietnam made Peter Truong reflect on how his parents were able to move to Canada without knowing English and still build a life there.
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Why the US housing market might not be headed for a revival anytime soon
There have been signs of life in the housing market recently, but one economist notes that sales are still down 30% from pre-pandemic levels.
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Photos show the catastrophic damage Hurricane Melissa wreaked on homes, businesses, and infrastructure across the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with wind speeds of up to 185 miles per hour.
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These are the 15 US cities that are being hit hardest by inflation right now
A recent study comparing monthly and over-the-past-year price increases in metropolitan areas across the US shows how inflation is affecting them.
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Real estate investors who scaled to 24 units in a year explain why they only buy multifamily properties — and why they're betting on Buffalo
"For the foreseeable future, we're all in on Buffalo," said investors who scaled their portfolio to 24 units in less than a year.
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