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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...
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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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I moved from San Francisco to Singapore. It's so much cleaner and safer, and I can't imagine returning home.
Nick Burns moved from San Francisco to Singapore. He met his wife, enjoys the spicy food,...
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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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Southern California neighborhoods that attract the rich and famous are also some of the hardest-hit areas during major storms
The Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and Montecito are often among the areas most at risk for flooding...
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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...