Housing & Real Estate

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    So You Want to Be Snowbird? Why Not to Buy a Second Home

    It’s a tantalizing option for retirement if you can afford it: Buy a house in a warm-weather state and split your days between a vacation home and your permanent house. (The term “snowbird” has been used to describe some version…

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    Retirement Communities With Homes Under $100,000

    There is no shortage of pricey retirement communities across the United States. Yet believe it or not, it is still possible to get a decent place for $100,000 or less. You’ll have to pay for shiny and new (although sometimes…

  • Golf course retirement home with a pond and hills and mountains

    The Most Luxurious Retirement Communities in America

    Everyone has different needs later in life, be it assisted living, memory care, or maintaining independent living. Some communities specialize in providing these services in lavish settings with spectacular, luxury senior living amenities, including perks such as fine dining, swimming…

  • Senior couple planning room renovation.

    I Lived in My House During Construction. Here’s How it Went.

    My husband and I were unenthusiastic about adding on to our little (for four people) house — especially if we had to move out during the project. Construction is, at best, an interruption to daily life. Moving out during the…

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    The Dirtiest (and Cleanest) Big Cities in America

    For big cities across the country, not only is pollution back to pre-pandemic levels, but in some cases it’s worse, according to a study from LawnStarter that ranks 90 of the biggest U.S. cities on such metrics as air and…

  • Senior couple moving

    The Hidden Costs of Relocating for Retirement

    When it comes to retirement, minimizing living expenses is a key part of making a nest egg last for as long as possible. Quite often, that effort involves relocating to a cheaper part of the country (or the world), where…