Instead of downsizing, I moved into a bigger home at 74. My grandkids love the extra space, and family visits are finally fun.

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A selfie of Laurence Gerowitz and his wife Dottie Lipski.
Laurence Gerowitz and his wife Dottie Lipski.

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Look inside the Armour-Stiner Octagon House, an ornate 19th-century mansion in New York, decorated for the holidays

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The Armour-Stiner Octagon house in winter

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I sold my house and moved my kid across the US to live with my parents. I'm not sure the benefits are worth all I gave up.

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Though I grew up in Maryland, it doesn't feel like home anymore and I miss the life I built for myself in Washington.

Emma Woodward

2 best friends bought a house together before they turned 25. They're still happy with their decision 3 years later.

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Sophie Harper and Madison White became homeowners in 2022.

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A 600-year-old British estate, which has been visited by royalty, is on sale for $4.7 million. Take a look.

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Maunsel House is on sale for the first time in centuries.

Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

6 mistakes to avoid when decorating for the holidays, according to interior designers

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Interior designers shared mistakes you should avoid when decorating your home for the holidays.

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I worried I'd hate living in Portland — but just 5 years later, I've completely fallen in love with the Oregon city

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I thought I'd always hate living in Portland, where I grew up. After five years of living here as an adult, it's become my favorite city.

Elizabeth Aldrich

Before-and-after photos show changes Trump has made to the White House decor, so far

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Gold ornaments in Donald Trump's Oval Office.
Ornaments sit on a shelf as US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025.

We bought a century-old house filled with character. Eight years later, it's more of a nightmare than a dream.

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Author Samantha Priestly in front of house exterior
Owning a century-old house isn't as dreamy as we hoped it would be.

Samantha Priestly

I live on the same property as my ex. Our daughter doesn't have to move her stuff around and gets time with both of us.

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Katie Lynch and her ex-husband live on the same property.

Courtesy of Katie Lynch

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