Kamala Harris has an ambitious plan to build 3 million new homes. She'll have to get through Congress and local NIMBYs first.

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Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris talks about her economic policy platform, including improving the cost of living for all Americans, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her housing plan during a speech about economic policy in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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A first-time homebuyer was renovating her 1940s fixer-upper with her dad. When he died, she turned it into a tribute to him.

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Bridget McGing renovated her home with her father.

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2 scenarios when to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage to secure lower rates, according to Redfin's research lead

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There are a couple of scenarios where an adjustable-rate mortgae could be quite useful, according to Redfin's Head of Economic Research Chen Zhao.

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Obama pushed Democrats into their YIMBY era

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Former President Barack Obama speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Former President Barack Obama hailed Vice President Kamala Harris' 'bold new plan' to spur the construction of new homes.

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The deadly cost of America's housing crisis

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Our homes should make us feel safe. A decent home is a refuge from the outside world, a relatively fixed point where people can drop their vigilance. Most of us need the security of home to stay balanced in the face of an unstable, sometimes frightening world.

Elon Musk is foreclosing on an LA home. The owners, who Musk lent money to, say they 'owe him such a spiritual debt.'

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Elon Musk is starting to foreclose on a Bel-Air home once owned by Gene Wilder.

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Adam Neumann's new startup Flow faces trouble in Nashville

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Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann stepped down after a failed public launch.

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Citadel seeks office space in New York as it awaits its new Park Avenue tower

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Ken Griffin of Citadel.

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A career in property management is looking more desirable as renters and travelers opt for luxury living

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How I transitioned from a career in finance to short-term property management

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Shannon St. Val is the founder and owner of Elevate Vacation Rentals.

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