4 homeowners tell us why they built an extra tiny home on their property instead of moving

Tech Insider : Business
The front of the Benjamin's ADU.
The front of the Benjamin's ADU.

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A couple built a $500,000 ADU in their parents' backyard to afford living in California. It has its pros and cons.

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The Benjamin's on a couch inside fo their home.
The Benjamins and their dog.

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Seller beware: Homebuyers are backing out of real estate deals more than ever

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style
A house with a 'For Sale' sign in front and a hand is using a spatula to scrape off a 'Sold' sticker from the sign.

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Want to live in 10 of the most popular school districts? Be ready to pay double — or quadruple — the price.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Kids in line for the school bus.
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Three friends, one mortgage: How a group of Gen Zers bought a home together before turning 25

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Three young men sit at a dinner table, smiling at the camera.
Scott McKinnon (left), Cole Flynn (middle), and Stefan Gollisz (right) co-bought a house together in their early 20s.

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Why 2025 might be a good year to buy a home after all

Tech Insider : Business
A large blue home with a for sale sign in front of it.
According to Redfin, home prices declined in 14 of the 50 largest US metros in the last week of July.

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The nightmare scenario for America's real estate market

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
A hand covering a for sale sign.

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We moved from Salt Lake City to a small Texas town. The high property taxes shocked us, but the small-town vibe is worth it.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
The Koster children under a
The Kosters moved to Justin, a small north Texas town in 2024.

Courtesy of Lance and Michelle Koster

The 15 best places to live in the US, where homes are cheaper and there are lots of jobs to choose from

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Technology
An aerial view of a bridge in Austin, Texas, filled with cars
Austin made the list of one of the best places to live in 2024.

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Texas lured the most people away from California — and these other states

Tech Insider : Politics
The Texas State Capitol alongside the flags of the United States and Texas.
Texas remains a popular destination for Americans relocating within the country.

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