Three generations, one roof, and a new American dream.

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Multigenerational collage
Families are turning to multigenerational living.

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A woman turned her parents' garage into her apartment to make room for her grandparents in the main house

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A side-by-side of a family standing in front of greenery and a bedroom set up in a garage.
Sofia Palacios lives in her parents' garage.

Sofia Palacios

High-earning real estate investors are using 'REPS' to slash tax bills. Here's who qualifies.

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Jennifer and Paul Tessmer-Tuck
Jennifer and Paul Tessmer-Tuck used real estate professional status, or REPS, to reduce their tax burden while building a 16-property rental portfolio.

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After 3 years of living out West, I moved to North Carolina. It was the best decision I could've made for myself.

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Mikala sits in a field of yellow flowers with her dog.
After years of living in big cities out West, I moved to Asheville, North Carolina.

Mikala Lugen

I always dreamed of buying a house, and now I can finally afford one. But I'm realizing my money is better spent elsewhere.

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Abstract view of a male Estate Agent seen walking down a terraced English street. The shadow of the mans head creates an abstract appearance to his body.
The author can afford to buy a house, but he doesn't want to.

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Inside Jackie Kennedy Onassis' luxurious homes, from sprawling estates to full-floor apartments

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The Kennedys at his family's home after announcing their engagement.
The Kennedys at his family's home after announcing their engagement.

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My husband and I got a roommate to save money. It worked surprisingly well for a while, but we'd never do it again.

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Author Jordan Mautner and husband
For about a year, we had a positive experience renting out a room in our home. Eventually, we realized the arrangement wasn't sustainable for us.

Jordan Mautner

I left my life in New York to move to London with my husband. The financial trade-offs made it the best decision for us.

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The writer posing in front of a green lawn and bridge in the UK.
My quality of life has improved in London, largely due to the financial trade-offs I made when moving here.

Currie Engel

I build homes for billionaires. Here are 5 features my ultrawealthy clients request — and what I tell them not to do.

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A rendering of the back of a luxury home.
Manny A. Varas builds homes for the ultrawealthy and highlighted some trends that luxury homebuyers are looking for.

MV Group

I paid $1,000 for a professional organizer to fix my home. Here's what actually changed.

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Julie Kling
After having two kids, my house had become disorganized and cluttered. So, I turned to a professional.

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In the five years I've lived in my house, there's an entryway bench I've never once sat on.

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