I left America and moved to Japan. It was the best decision I made — I feel like I'm really living life now.

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Cyrus Yongbanthom.

Cyrus Yongbanthom

Even wealthy Los Angeles residents are moving to (slightly) cheaper cities and mansions out of state

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Los Angeles luxury homebuyers are eyeing other locations where their money can go father.

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People are buying cheap, abandoned homes in Japan and living their dreams free of financial burden

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Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans working on their akiya renovation in Japan.

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The 7 cheapest places to live in beautiful, tranquil Montana, one of the country's fastest-growing states

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A kid shovels snow in Hardin, Montana.

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I left Texas for Wisconsin and took a pay cut. It was worth it because I can now live mortgage-free.

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James McClure and his mom at a Houston Texans game.

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The great wealth 'realignment': Affluent people keep moving from NY and SF to cheaper, warmer places

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4 tips on buying a home in Italy from an American who's done it

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Minton standing outside of her second home in Mussomeli.

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I moved to Bermuda from Houston for my husband's job. It was a relaxed life, but I also had to make huge sacrifices.

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These 10 states lured the most movers last year — and No. 1 is unexpected

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Winter mountaintop landscape in Maine.
Maine saw the highest share of inbound movers in 2023, for reasons that could include access to nature and more living space.

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The beach in Split, Croatia.

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