I toured Culdesac, a Tempe, Arizona neighborhood that banned cars, and found a walkable oasis in the Phoenix suburb

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Culdesac Tempe: An alleyway lined with white buildings with red trimmings
Culdesac Tempe is a carless community in Arizona.

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4 people who bought and sold homes without a traditional real-estate agent break down how and why they did it

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I'd never have in my living room.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
A white and tan living room with a light-gray couch, white cushioned chairs, a circular coffee table, and various plants
As a decorator, there are a few interior-design mistakes I'd avoid in a living room.

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5 predictions for the US housing market in 2025, according to Realtor.com

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Orange, yellow, green trees around houses on edge of body of water with the trees and houses reflecting into it
Realtor.com's 2025 housing market outlook has predictions for home prices and mortgage rates.

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I moved from Washington, DC, to Denver 2 years ago. It's been filled with surprises, especially when it comes to the people.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
The Denver skyline with snow covering the ground.
Moving from Washington, DC, to Denver was a big change.

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Dubai is building thousands of villas to meet soaring demand for upmarket property

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Cranes are used at a construction site across from high-rise buildings in Dubai, on February 18, 2023.
Luxury properties are in high demand in Dubai.

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The US cities with the best quality of life for expats, ranked

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Aerial view of Boston showcasing the Charles River.
Boston clinched a spot in Mercer's top 50.

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The housing shortage is so bad older homes are almost as expensive as brand-new ones

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
A new house side by side with an old house.

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The 15 best places to live in the US, where homes are cheaper and there are lots of jobs to choose from

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Technology
An aerial view of a bridge in Austin, Texas, filled with cars
Austin made the list of one of the best places to live in 2024.

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6 interior-design trends you'll probably see everywhere next year — and 4 that are disappearing

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Airy living room with gray couch and chevron wood floors
Interior designers predict natural materials will be in and faux plants will be out next year.

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