My boyfriend and I decided not to buy a house and instead rent small studios. Minimalist living works for us.

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The author and her boyfriend prefer a minimalist lifestyle.

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This 24-year-old Gen Zer just bought a $395K home with his fiancée. They had a strategy — and this key piece of advice.

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Ryan Hemenway, 24, says limiting his rent costs has helped him save for a home.

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We left New York City to buy a home in a Maryland beach town. After a few months, we realized we'd made a mistake.

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We left New York City to live in a beach town year-round, but a few months later, we started to regret our decision.

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Instead of downsizing, we bought a bigger house. Our family uses the space, even if cleaning is endless and bills are higher.

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A family walking into a home being shown by a real estate agent.
The author and her family (not pictured) moved into a bigger home when their friends were downsizing.

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4 people who bought and sold homes without a traditional real-estate agent break down how and why they did it

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The era of cookie-cutter homes is over

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In a hot housing market, the social media account 'Zillow Gone Wild' has made unique homes easier to find.

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We gave our daughter $20,000 for a wedding, but she used it for a home down payment and paid for her own wedding. Everyone was happy.

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Mike's daughter spent the money he gave her on a down payment and later paid for her own wedding (not picture here).

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Soaring insurance costs could finally put a lid on home prices, real estate experts say

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Housing affordability has improved, but not by much

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US homebuyers need to make $114,000 a year to afford a median-priced home, Redfin says.

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Renting will be cheaper than buying a home for years to come, real estate firm says

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A "for rent" sign is posted in front of a home on December 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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