Housing & Real Estate
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Here We Go Again: Cher Knocks $10 Million Off Her ‘Spicy’ Malibu Mansion’s Price Tag
Cher is putting her Malibu mansion on the market again, and — in case you’re looking for a bargain — it’s going for $10 million less than it was listed for in October of last year (put down your checkbook; it’s…
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Why You Shouldn’t Move to a More Affordable City, According to Redditors
When you hear about New Yorkers spending upwards of $3,500 on one-bedroom apartments, you might wonder why they don’t just move. The same apartment in Shreveport, Louisiana, or Wichita, Kansas, might cost just $700. But then you remember that not…
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Planning a Move? Here’s Where To Get Free Boxes
There’s no doubt that moving is expensive — the average cost to move over 100 miles can be up to $5,000, according to Zillow. Moving locally? That can still reach up to $1,200. Moving supplies, such as packing tape and large…
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Jackie Kennedy’s Former D.C. Digs Are for Sale — and the Price Tag Is Presidential
Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis certainly left her mark on the White House. Now the Georgetown mansion where she lived after leaving the presidential home has hit the market for a colossal $26.5 million. It’s an eye-popping price even…
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Redditors Share Their Best Money-Saving Tips for New Homeowners
You’ve bought your first house — a major step toward building wealth (congrats!). But with everything from property taxes and utilities to maintenance and upkeep, a home can quickly drain what’s left of your savings. To keep you solvent, we’ve…
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Want to Feel Like a Japanese Warlord? You Can – for $8,200 a Night
Want to stay at a Japanese castle-turned-hotel where you can be greeted by the gunfire of armored samurai welcoming you like a real Japanese warlord? You can — if you’re willing to spend 1.1 million yen ($8,200) a night. @mreja776…
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What Is an Estate Sale — and How To Find One Near You
You’ve heard of garage sales and thrift stores, but what exactly is an estate sale? Estate sales take place when the personal belongings of someone who has recently died —…
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The Most Expensive Celebrity Homes on the Market
Celebrity real estate is a world unto itself, one of seven- to eight-figure properties that are either homes to the stars or investment opportunities that appreciate with time. These are…
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Mansion Once Owned by Madonna Hits the Market for $21 Million
Though you might expect a house owned by Madonna to be modern, you might be surprised by the Los Angeles home nestled in the Hollywood Hills once owned by the…
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White House Program Looks To Save New Homebuyers $800 a Year
With the recent run-up in mortgage rates and housing prices still near record highs, the White House is hoping to ease some of the sticker shock of buying a home…
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Companies That Have Filed for Bankruptcy Since the Pandemic Began
Retailers were having a tough time even before the pandemic, and a notable number of companies waved the white flag as COVID-19 decimated not just retail but other parts of…
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Home Prices Are Rising Fastest in These Cities, and Not Where You Might Expect
Home prices are still rising in many U.S. cities despite higher mortgage rates pricing many potential buyers out of the market, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.…
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These Cities Are a Minimalist’s Heaven
Go small, or go home. Downsizing your life is a hard decision, but where you choose to live can make it much more attainable. Living in a city that supports…
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This New Costco Could Be Topped By Affordable Housing and a Rooftop Pool
A proposed Costco warehouse in Los Angeles is generating buzz online, in part because the store would sit directly beneath 800 apartments. The 5-acre mixed-use building would include prefabricated apartments,…
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Need to Sell Your House Faster? Follow This Advice
No one wants to live in limbo with their house on the market for months on end. Fortunately, there are many ways to catch the eye of prospective buyers and…
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These Are the Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers
Homebuyers in recent years have had to deal with soaring home prices, a competitive market, and, more recently, rising mortgage rates, all of which have made it difficult for first-time…
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Cities Where It’s Hardest and Easiest to Buy a Home
Home ownership is still the American dream for many. In fact, homeowners have a median net wealth that’s nearly 75 times greater than renters, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But for lower and…
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Prefab Cabins That Can Be Shipped to Your Door
Have you been dreaming of a second home? Something small and modest but also different, and a place you can escape to when you’re sick of staring at the same walls,…
