Americans are spending like mad. It may not be enough to stop a recession.

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The coolest building in every US state

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Simmons Hall at MIT.
Simmons Hall at MIT.

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After 20 years of building a life in DC, we moved to my hometown in New York. It's been great for my whole family.

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Jacqueline Mendelsohn

My husband and I moved to an off-grid cabin in West Virginia 10 years ago. This lifestyle has been tough, but worth it.

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Jordan Charbonneau

How Zillow became the real estate industry's punching bag

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It's been a rough few weeks for Zillow.

A look inside Jackie Kennedy Onassis' luxurious homes, from sprawling estates to full-floor apartments

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The Kennedys at his family's home after announcing their engagement.
The Kennedys at his family's home after announcing their engagement.

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How luxury apartments became basic

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As the supply of new apartment buildings, many of them filled with amenities, has soared in recent years, rents have moderated or even fallen in cities across the US.

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Miami tops UBS' list of global cities at risk of a real estate bubble. Here's how other major US markets stack up.

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Sunny Isles Beach in Miami.
Sunny Isles Beach in Miami.

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Grand staircases, state-shaped pools, and a bowling alley in the basement: What the governor's mansion looks like in every state

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The Governor's Mansion in Albany, New York.
The governor's mansion in Albany, New York.

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My husband and I chose to live in Washington, DC, based on job opportunities. I wish we'd chosen to live closer to family.

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The author with her family in Washington, DC.
The author and her husband decided to stay in Washington, DC, after college.

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