I bought my college son a townhome instead of wasting $12,000 a year on his student housing. I might even make a profit.

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LeAnne Carswell didn't want to waste money on her son's rent, so she bought him a home.

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Boomer homeowners aren't as well off as you may think

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Many older households are having a harder time affording housing.

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Renters can still get a spacious apartment for $1,500 a month in these 10 cities

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Toldeo, Ohio.

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Zohran Mamdani wants to freeze rents for New Yorkers. Here's why it's controversial.

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Zohran Mamdani, New York City's Democratic nominee for mayor, has pledged to replace members of the Rent Guidelines Board with people committed to freezing rents.

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My partner and I have traveled all over the world by housesitting. We avoid paying rent and it's changed our lives.

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The author and her partner house- and pet-sitting.

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12 US cities with deals on cheap apartments as the rental market chills before the winter

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The winter tends to be a quieter stretch for the rental market.

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What an extra $500 to $1,000 a month did for 8 families

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24 major cities where renters can save at least 10% compared to the national median

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Major US cities saw median rent fall last month.

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For Gen Zers tired of dating, applications for lavender marriages are open

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For Gen Zers, a platonic marriage might be a good option for financial stability and comfort.

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14 cities with deals on affordable apartments as rent slides alongside interest rates

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Apartments may be easier to land following a competitive summer.

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