Housing & Real Estate
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Retro Conversation Pits Are Making a Comeback — Here Are 5 Amazing Rentals
If you’ve seen Olivia Wilde’s hot mess of a thriller “Don’t Worry Darling,” you know retro living rooms from the 1960s and ’70s are making a comeback. Featuring crisp accent walls, colorful paisleys, and bold geometric shapes, the old-school aesthetic…
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These Are the Best Small Cities in America
The United States is full of charming small towns. But if small towns aren’t your jam and giant cities overwhelm you, you’re in luck. WalletHub recently completed a study of 1,300 locales to determine the best small cities in America.…
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Curious About Home Exchanges? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’ve seen “The Holiday,” you’re probably familiar with the idea of a home exchange. Cheaper than traveling in hotels or traditional vacation rentals, a house swap offers the chance to make a trip across the country — or the…
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5 Ways Your Perfect Lawn Is Killing the Planet
Images of perfectly trimmed lawns, sprawling mansions, and white picket fences have been embedded in our minds to depict the American Dream. Since the 1950s, movies and TV shows have promoted cul-de-sacs covered in luscious green carpets as a symbol…
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How to Start a Profitable Airbnb Business
Airbnb is the leader in home rental marketplaces that make it possible to turn a guest room, investment property, or even a yurt into a cash cow, with the average host earning $13,800 a year. But between local laws, taxes,…
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How to Start a Lucrative Vrbo Business
The prospect of raking in hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars in extra cash every month renting out a home through Vrbo or Airbnb is an enticing one. But the process is complicated. Hosts have to contend with local regulations,…
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States Where Homes Are Most Affordable
The housing market is in upheaval right now. Mortgage rates have hit a 20-year high, cooling the record demand that emerged during the pandemic, which pushed prices through the roof.…
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Charlize Theron Puts Her California Bungalow Up for Sale
Oscar-winner Charlize Theron has two homes in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, so it’s no surprise she’s looking to offload her bungalow in the Beverly Grove neighborhood. Gallery: The Most…
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Tiny Houses Across the Country for Every Budget
Tiny houses aren’t just for people on HGTV who want to declutter their lives but don’t understand why a bathroom in a shipping container doesn’t have a tub. They are,…
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Steve McQueen’s Former Malibu Digs Up for Sale
He’s long gone, but the former Malibu digs of iconic actor Steve McQueen are back on the market for $17 million. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sports 4,335 square feet of…
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17 Veterans Benefits You Don’t Want To Miss
Expansive veterans’ benefits such as the G.I. Bill get a lot of attention and rightfully so — the programs give veterans a significant leg up when it comes to paying…
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Secret Rooms, McDonald’s Fries, and Other Bizarre Things Found in Houses
Many people have found the occasional wrinkled dollar bill in a pocket when doing the laundry or forgotten snacks under the couch while cleaning. But finding a secret room or…
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Historic Banks Beautifully Transformed Into Hotels, Restaurants, and More
With the rise of mobile banking, many bank buildings — including some architectural gems — have been repurposed into restaurants, hotels, bars, shops, breweries, and even arcades. Many retain their…
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Celebrity Houses Regular People Can Afford
Netflix original shows can be hit or miss, but when they’re a hit — the fan-following is pretty cult-like. “Stranger Things” is one of the streaming service’s most popular offerings…
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The Most Expensive Celebrity Homes of All Time
The rich and famous have the luxury of spending their days and nights in homes that look more like castles — and sometimes are — in the most exclusive and…
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Should You Convert Your Garage Into a Living Space?
With housing costs so high in so much of the country, it can be more realistic to buy a smaller property and invest in expanding its living space over time.…
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Why You Don’t Want to Live in a Tiny House
So you want to live in a tiny house? You want to be like those folks on HGTV and live in a little box with fold-down tables, reclaimed wood, and…
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18 Ways to Build Wealth During a Recession
While it may seem counterintuitive to some, it’s entirely possible to still build wealth during a recession. In fact, recessions can be one of the best times to maximize your…
