We swore by living in big cities but chose a suburb 17 years ago. Despite drawbacks, the decision has really paid off.

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Three girls smiling with man and woman in front of trees
Although we were hesitant about moving to the suburbs all those years ago, it ended up being a great decision for our family.

Lynnette Lyons

Luxury as lure: the role of high-end real estate in the Alexander brothers' sex trafficking trial

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An evidence photo in the Alexander brothers sex-trafficking trial shows the Hamptons mansion where two women testified they were drugged and raped.
An evidence photo in the Alexander brothers sex-trafficking trial shows the Hamptons mansion where two women testified they were drugged and raped.

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I didn't want my family's old house in Japan to sit empty — so I turned it into a café

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Aoi Onodera in his café in Japan.
Aoi Onodera turned his great aunt's house in Japan into a cafe.

Reeno Hashimoto

Billionaires are fleeing California for Nevada — and not for the nightlife

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An aerial view of the suburbs of Las Vegas.
Nevada is receiving an influx of wealth due to Californians fleeing the state.

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A physician who racked up 7-figures of student debt explains how she started buying investment properties with her 401(k) funds

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dr. jill green
Dr. Jill Green used real estate investing to pay off her student loans.

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Four generations of a family moved in together. Their 'crazy dream' helps them save on childcare and elder care costs.

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Lily Telloyan's family
Lily and Alex Telloyan, center, moved in with Lily's parents and grandparents in 2024. Their son, Xander, was born in April 2025.

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I moved to France after falling in love with it during summer visits. Nothing could've prepared me for living here full-time.

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Woman smiling inside building with gilded ceiling
There are a few things I wish I had known before moving to France.

Nicole Bedford

I toured a Texas tiny-home village for retirees. The real sell wasn't the houses.

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A home stands next to a sign that reads
Liberty Tiny Village is a small 55+ community in North Texas.

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A couple built a $1 million business turning shipping containers into vacation homes. Here's how they decided when to stop growing.

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The Box Hop vacation rental
Seth and Emily Britt founded The Box Hop in 2018.

Seth and Emily Britt

Americans aren't flocking to Florida like they used to. Higher prices are a big reason.

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Many people sitting on a beach, with a city standing tall in the background.
Beachgoers in Fort Lauderdale.

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