A Texas coastal engineer says a simple home-buying decision saved his house from Hurricane Harvey — and could help other home-owners in flood zones

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In 2017, Hurricane Harvey ripped through Texas and Louisiana, causing significant flooding.

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A Texas man bought a home, only to discover that a squatter and a 'pretty big goat' were living there. When he tried to get in months later, the goat attacked his dad.

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Daniel Cabrera had to remove a squatter and her goat from his property.

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Inside 2 Texas cities where home prices are dropping, sellers are slashing asks, and buyers can get lowball offers accepted

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Homebuyers in Austin and New Braunfels are finding more success as sellers lower their prices.

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I live in a Texas city that's one of the fastest-growing in America. I see why so many Californians are moving here — and the impact they have on home prices and traffic.

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Eric and Tammy Newland at Krauses Cafe in New Braunfels.
Eric Newland with his wife Tammy at Krause's Cafe & Biergarten in New Braunfels.

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I toured the 600-room hotel with a pool and gym that American built exclusively for its employees — see inside Skyview 6

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The "Globe of Firsts."

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This US region is seeing the biggest rent declines as owners struggle to fill vacancies, Redfin says

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Austin, Texas

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15 cities where retirees are moving — most are in the South

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Mesa, Arizona, had the highest net influx of retirees.

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We're DINKs in Austin who are waiting until we make $350,000 to have kids. Maintaining our lifestyle as parents is a priority.

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Matthew and Brooke Bennett.

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Texas' labor market is booming. Here are the 26 highest-paying jobs in the Lone Star State.

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Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas.

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10 cities where Social Security and retirement incomes are the highest

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Arlington, Virginia.
Arlington, Virginia, retirees have the highest retirement income nationwide.

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