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.

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The Koster children under a
The Kosters moved to Justin, a small north Texas town in 2024.

Courtesy of Lance and Michelle Koster

Take a look inside Franklin D. Roosevelt's 21,000-square-foot mansion where he entertained royals and world leaders

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Springwood, FDR's home in Hyde Park, New York.
Springwood.

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

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Ken Griffin owns NYC's priciest condo. Mamdani wants to hike his property taxes — and others'.

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A picture of a Manhattan apartment building
220 Central Park West

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We're empty nesters now, but we're not downsizing. There are too many memories in this house.

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senior couple hugging and looking out window of house

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Can the stars tell us where we should live?

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Woman with a moving box.
 

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My husband and I unexpectedly moved in with my parents as newlyweds. It became one of the best seasons of our lives.

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The author taking a selfie with her husband, her mom, and her dad.
My husband and I were newlyweds when we moved in with my parents. It was a great experience.

Lauren Barnhill

A family spent $69,000 turning their garage into an apartment so their son could live rent-free while launching his startup

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Three people in front of a green apartment with a red door.
The Starmer family turned their garage into a small apartment.

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The 10 best places to live in the US as a renter are all in the South

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Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida

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  • Southern cities dominate RentCafe's top 10 list for renters in the US.
  • RentCafe analyzed housing affordability, local economies, and quality of life.
  • The South claims 41 of the top 50 cities, highlighting cost of living advantages.

Go South, young man.

Priced out of Austin, he bought a one-way ticket out of the US. Now, he lives on a Thai island for a fraction of the cost.

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A man posing at an outdoor table in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Mike Holp left the US because of the high cost of living. Now, he's living in Koh Samui, Thailand, and has no regrets.

Amanda Goh.

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