After a lifetime in Alaska, I moved to California. I was surprised by the ways my lifestyle changed in the 'lower 48.'

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Jody Ellis

10 US cities where home values are actually increasing

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Charleston, South Carolina.

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We moved off the grid 10 years ago. I wish someone had told us these 5 things before we made the leap.

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Jordan Charbonneau

New York is the San Francisco of legal tech

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I live in a pool house in a stranger's backyard. The tiny house is perfect for me.

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The author lives in a tiny house.

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My boyfriend and I moved from Minnesota to Oregon on a whim. I hated it for the first year, but I stuck it out anyway.

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The author moved to Oregon with her boyfriend.

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America has an elderly housing crisis. The solution is hiding in your backyard.

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To most New Yorkers, Coney Island is the people's playground, known for treacherous Cyclone rides and Nathan's hot dog-eating competitions. To Ruth Douglas, it's been home for the last 40 years.

After losing my dream job in New York, I sold everything and moved into an RV. It's helped me redefine success.

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Jessica Safavimehr

After living in NYC and Chicago, I moved to a midsize Midwestern city. It's been great for my wallet and lifestyle.

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Savannah Born

New York City's narrowest home is on the market for $4.195 million — and it's only 9.5 feet wide

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A famously narrow townhouse at 7 1/2 Bedford Street.
The townhouse at 7 1/2 Bedford Street.

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