The 30% rule is now unrealistic. Here are 3 places you won't have to blow your budget to afford a home right now.

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A report says the typical American will have to spend more than 30% of their income to buy a home.

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I moved from Florida to southern Portugal. The weather is better, and the culture is amazing.

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Andrew Ibrahim moved to southern Portugal from Florida in 2023.

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Mortgage rates are falling at the fastest pace since the 2008 housing market crash

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A stock photo shows a person signing a mortgage contract.

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Californians are fleeing amid sky-high housing costs. Here are the top 10 states they're flocking to.

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San Francisco Bay Area and Golden Gate Bridge in California
California saw a big net population loss last year from people moving to other states.

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