Why Japan has more than 8 million cheap abandoned houses that people are renovating into dream homes

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A street in Okawachiyama, Saga Prefecture, Japan.
An akiya is in the rural village of Okawachiyama, in Saga Prefecture, Japan.

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I'm a widow who sold everything to move from Texas to Lake Como. I decided long ago that I wouldn't let fear dictate my life.

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a woman walking down a street in Italy
Judy Walling moved to Como in September.

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Small cities to watch in 2024: Why these 4 underrated locales are drawing movers from big cities

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Real-estate agents agree Las Vegas is an up-and-coming, affordable option for movers.

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A British expat moved to Iceland and struggled to adjust to the seasonal darkness and lack of choice for groceries

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Sonia Nicolson sat on the sofa in her flat in Reykjavik

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Of course Californians are pouring into Texas, the mayor of Dallas said. The state has the 2 things everyone wants.

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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.

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I moved to the middle of Canada, where the affordable healthcare is great, but the closest city is 2 hours away and I can't find anything cheap on Amazon

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A man and a woman posing in front of water and a bridge.
Leslie Redmond, here with her husband Justin Reitsma, moved from Alaska to Winnipeg, Canada.

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Cities to watch in 2024: Las Vegas is drawing movers who want glitzy, big-city perks — with an affordable price tag

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The Las Vegas Strip and Bellagio Water Fountain Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas, Nevada.

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I'm an American living in Mexico. I've seen the effects gentrification has on the locals and wish other expats would stop doing these 5 things here.

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Jeremy Albelda in Mexico City.

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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.

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

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Downtown Los Angeles skyline in the background with East Los Angeles homes in the foreground.
Los Angeles luxury homebuyers are eyeing other locations where their money can go father.

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