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

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Two men sitting down in the middle of a home renovation in Japan.
Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans working on their akiya renovation in Japan.

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US home prices jump another 5% on tumbling mortgage rates and tight supply

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US house prices ticked up another 5.2% in November, according to data from CoreLogic.

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Americans see cheaper mortgage rates ahead as expectations flip for the first time ever in Fannie Mae's latest survey

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The value of the housing market in America's largest metros has surged to $23 trillion

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Homes in a neighborhood in Missouri

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America's offices are in 'uncharted territory' as vacancies hit an all-time high

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A view of the Manhattan Skyline with the Empire State Building in the center.

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A major banking executive apologized after facing sharp criticism for saying it's not that hard to save up and buy a house

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Sir Howard Davies, chairman of NatWest Group.
Sir Howard Davies, chairman of NatWest Group.

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The state of the US housing market in 5 charts

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In this aerial view, single family homes are shown in a residential neighborhood on October 27, 2022 in Miramar, Florida.
In this aerial view, single family homes are shown in a residential neighborhood on October 27, 2022 in Miramar, Florida.

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More than 40 train cars got turned into apartments decades ago. Now 3 are for sale for just $125,000 — but there's a catch.

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The exterior of the train showing off one of the decks on the property.

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Sliding mortgage rates are helping to thaw the frozen housing market, Redfin says

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A house is for sale in Arlington, Virginia, July 13, 2023.
The housing market may be on the rebound at last.

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From interest rates to home demand, here's how the housing market will unfold in 2024, according to LendingTree

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The only home currently for sale on Willoughby Way in Aspen, Colorado.
The housing market could see some relief in 2024, according to LendingTree.

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