Nobody wants to leave Texas. It's fueling an economic boom.

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Texas's population growth is helping its economy thrive.

David Zalubowski

The paradox of the American West: plenty of open land, but nowhere to build new homes

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A conveyer belt full of houses crashes into a mountain in the West.
The cost of housing in Western states is soaring. But the simple solution — build more houses — is proving difficult.

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Western states have plenty of wide open land. So why can't they build more homes?

The share of Americans paying over $2,000 a month for a mortgage has nearly tripled in just 2 years

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A row of homes in suburban Dallas, Texas.
Dallas, Texas' population is expected to more than double from 2020 to 2029.

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A Gen Z couple pays $1,300 for a New York City microstudio. Here's how they made it work for them and their cat.

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Elana Wallach and her partner Luis Cortorreal split a tiny microstudio in the East Village.
Elana Wallach and her partner Luis Cortorreal split a tiny microstudio in the East Village.

Luis Cortorreal

Lumber prices defy the most recent surge in mortgage rates to extend 3-day rally to 10%

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Real estate agents work an open house
Real estate agents work an open house in West Hempstead, New York.

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Architects explain how they're turning office buildings into apartments with high ceilings and more natural light

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Franklin Tower in Philadelphia before and after it was converted into residences.
Franklin Tower in Philadelphia before and after it was converted into residences.

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A millennial who bought his first rental home at 23 explains the one costly mistake first-time homebuyers should avoid

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Ryan Chaw
Ryan Chaw

Ryan Chaw

5 job switchers explain why they regretted moving for a new role — or refused to relocate at all

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Shriya Boppana (L), Julianne Elise, and Angela Harris told Insider why moving for work wasn't for them.

Shriya Boppana, Julianne Elise, Angela Harris

Your next apartment could be someone's old cubicle as developers rush to convert empty offices

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The exterior of 55 Broad Street in Manhattan, which is being converted from offices to residences.
The exterior of 55 Broad Street in Manhattan, which is being converted from offices to residences.

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The housing market has gotten so unaffordable that Zillow is now offering prospective homebuyers a 1% down payment option

Tech Insider : Economy
Real estate agents leave a home for sale during a broker open house on April 16, 2019 in San Francisco, California.
Real estate agents leave a home for sale during a broker open house on April 16, 2019, in San Francisco, California.

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