I'm a real estate agent who thought I was too smart to fall for a scam. Then I almost sold a $200,000 lot to a fraudster.

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Adam Pretorius.

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We moved from the Midwest to Florida 5 years ago. Living here has been filled with surprise expenses and unexpected weather.

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I moved to the Florida Panhandle from the Midwest with my husband, and it's come with many surprises, from chilly winters to the high cost of living.

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Faster NextGen Acela Trains Are Coming to the U.S. at the Worst Time

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Amtrak Train Station In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Three friends, one mortgage: How a group of Gen Zers bought a home together before turning 25

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Scott McKinnon (left), Cole Flynn (middle), and Stefan Gollisz (right) co-bought a house together in their early 20s.

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After living in a dozen cities across the globe, I finally settled down in the coastal city where I grew up

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I moved back to my hometown after living in dozens of cities around the world.

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Inside America's most expensive neighborhood — and it's not Beverly Hills

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Gables Estates in Miami was ranked the most expensive neighborhood in the US in 2024.

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I left Los Angeles, closed my business, and moved to Albania. I pay under $500 a month in rent and have never been happier.

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Orlov in Albania.

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I spent almost $30,000 upgrading our garage to a dreamy laundry room. Now, doing laundry for my family of 7 feels peaceful.

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The author spent almost $30,000 of an inheritance upgrading her laundry room. Now, she enjoys the task.

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Americans are moving to Puerto Rico for the lifestyle — and staying for the low taxes

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Puerto Rico has put incentives in place to attract mainland Americans and other foreigners to stay long-term.

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Our home renovation was a mistake. The 4-year-long nightmare taught me a valuable lesson.

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Ryan Cole (right) with his wife (left).

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