Wall Street's next big bet could revolutionize homeownership

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American homeowners saw the value of their houses boom over the past few years — and big Wall Street investors want in on the action.

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It was shortly before Christmas 2021 when Kennis Schummer received a letter that changed his life.

We retired in Italy after visiting once over a decade ago. After selling our US home, we live a cheaper, slower life.

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Randy Tuminello said he got tired of maintaining a home in the US. The couple are now leasing a home in southern Italy.

Courtesy of Glenda and Randy Tuminello.

I'm an interior designer. Here are 4 items I'd get at Dollar Tree, and 5 things I'd skip.

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I'm an interior designer who regularly shops at Dollar Tree.

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The office market is so bleak that Canada's largest pension fund sold its stake in an NYC building for $1

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A Canadian pension fund sold its stake in a New York office building for $1.

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Home prices continued to soar higher across the US in the 4th quarter

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While housing prices are significantly cheaper in Texas compared to California, property taxes are not.

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'If you see a home you love, don't wait': How homebuyers should react to falling mortgage rates, according to Realtor.com

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The Washington house where Jeff Bezos built Amazon has found a buyer — take a look inside

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I left a red state and moved to a blue state. The politics and lack of healthcare in Texas drove me back to Oregon.

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Jules Rogers and her husband, Marshall, moved to Texas in 2018.

Courtesy of Jules Rogers

Empty office buildings won't be the solution to the US housing shortage

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The pandemic led to a rise in work-from-home, which has crushed demand for office space.

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12 things to get rid of in your home, from an interior designer

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I work as an interior stylist at my company, DBF Interiors.

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