My husband and I chose to live in Washington, DC, based on job opportunities. I wish we'd chosen to live closer to family.

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The author with her family in Washington, DC.
The author and her husband decided to stay in Washington, DC, after college.

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I spent 2 days at the biggest pro-housing conference in America. A surprising number of the attendees were there on their own dime.

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YIMBYtown conference attendees listen to North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong talk.
YIMBYtown conference attendees listen to North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong talk.

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Are tiny homes worth it? Here are the pros and cons.

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For homebuyers priced out of the traditional market, tiny homes can be a lifeline. But they can also come with big problems, like HOA rules and zoning laws.

Meet the exec taking the helm of Blackstone's $105 billion real estate fund after the tragic loss of Wesley LePatner

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Katie Keenan, CEO of BREIT at Blackstone.
Katie Keenan, CEO of BREIT.

Blackstone

A couple earns 6 figures in 'mostly passive income' from their rental portfolio. How they expanded to 28 units in 5 years.

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Florida-based couple Ted and Jamie Garber own 28 rental units across 15 properties.

Ted and Jamie Garber

I ran Fidelity Taiwan. After my mother fell ill, I left finance and now help young people find affordable housing.

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Timothy Wang, founder of Believe in Next Generation, a Taiwan NGO.
Timothy Wang, founder of Believe in Next Generation, a Taiwan NGO.

Timothy Wang

I toured an $85 million Hamptons mansion and learned something about the economy

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43 East Dune Lane
43 E Dune Lane is listed for $85 million.

Douglas Friedman

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

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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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A year ago, I moved in with 5 strangers. I was nervous, but the benefits have outweighed the drawbacks.

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The writer (far right behind the selfie taker wearing a light tan sweater) is posing for a photo with her five roommates in their kitchen.
Last year, I moved into a house with five strangers, and the benefits to my mental and physical health have been incredible.

Alyssa Wiens

Where's the richest ZIP code in the US? Depends on how you measure it

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An aerial view of Fisher Island, Florida
Fisher Island, Florida, topped Realtor.com's recent listing of ZIP codes with the highest home prices in the US.

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