Housing & Real Estate
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The States Where Most Americans Move After Packing a U-Haul
While Americans spent 2020 holed up at home observing COVID-19 social distancing requirements, a quiet upheaval was taking place. Job losses and work-from-home orders meant that many Americans were suddenly free to pick up and move wherever they wanted. And…
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5 Projects That Boost Home Value — and 5 Cheap Alternatives
Some home improvement projects pay off more than others when it comes time to sell. For homeowners considering putting their houses on the market in the next year or so, here are several jobs to tackle — and some budget alternatives — that can…
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Art Deco to Victorian: Architectural Homes for Sale Across America
There are millions of homes for sale at any given moment in the U.S. and, as anyone who’s ever had to house hunt can attest, a startling variety of quality in the design, decor, and other features among them. Architecture…
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The Best and Worst Cities in America for Driving
For some people, COVID-19 means working remotely and driving less, but for others it means driving more out of fear of public transportation or taking a car service — and now 20% of people without cars are suddenly considering buying…
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How to Know When to Move Into a Retirement Community
Maybe you’ve avoided financial pitfalls and are enjoying retirement stress-free or you’ve simply become an empty nester, but you may wonder if it’s time to relocate to a retirement community. For most people, it’s not an easy decision. We spoke…
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23 Signs You Belong in the City
Any big city can be a daunting place. Cities are big, loud, and filled with a lot of people in a little space. While they can be a great option for those who enjoy the energy and opportunities that the…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in Texas
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 75205 Median Home List Price: $1,623,790 The Dallas-Fort Worth region is home to plenty of rich people — and they seem to be getting richer. The…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in South Carolina
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 29482 Median Home List Price: $2,281,404 Nearly one in three households in Sullivan’s Island report more than $200,000 in annual income. The richest ZIP code in…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in Pennsylvania
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 19085 Median Home List Price: $1,370,992 When people hear “Villanova,” it’s likely they think of college basketball. The university that bears the township’s name, after all,…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in Washington
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 98004 Median Home List Price: $2,608,882 Bellevue is one of the wealthiest cities in Washington in general and contains several wealthy ZIP codes. While 98004 boasts…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in North Carolina
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 28207 Median Home List Price: $1,260,133 The Myers Park/Eastover neighborhoods (not to be confused with the town of Eastover, North Carolina, three hours to the east)…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in Ohio
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 45243 Median Home List Price: $743,893 Indian Hill isn’t only the richest city in the Cincinnati region, or even only all of Ohio — it’s the…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in New York
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 10013 Median Home List Price: $4,736,779 The Triangle Below Canal (TriBeCa) is Manhattan’s wealthiest neighborhood, where the average annual income is $879,000. Some of the pricier…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in New Jersey
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 07620 Median Home List Price: $4,167,988 One of the 20 richest ZIP codes in America, Alpine has long been known as a magnet for celebrities who…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in Massachusetts
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 02108 Median Home List Price: $3,382,008 Boston traces its roots to the Revolution, and so does ritzy Beacon Hill. The neighborhood’s status as the most exclusive…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in Michigan
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 48009 Median Home List Price: $923,630 About 20,000 people live in the affluent suburb of Birmingham, where the median household income is close to $115,000. Located…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in Minnesota
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 55391 Median Home List Price: $1,185,877 Only two of America’s 200 richest communities are in Minnesota. One of them is Wayzata, a sprawling area spread out…
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This Neighborhood is the Most Expensive in Maryland
Most Expensive ZIP Code: 20854 Median Home List Price: $1,346,967 From well-connected political insiders to high-powered lawyers and lobbyists, Maryland has long been the place much of the D.C. ruling…
