I moved my family from the US to Malta. Living on a small island has some unexpected conveniences.
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Our new neighbors helped us during an emergency. Now, 6 years later, they're like grandparents to our children.
Our home flooded on our first night after moving in. Luckily, our new neighbors came over to help, which led to a beautiful, meaningful friendship.
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Zac Efron party photo becomes flashpoint at Alexander bros' trial as first rape accuser clashes with the defense
An accuser of the Alexander brothers has testified that she was raped by one the siblings in 2012 after attending a party at Zac Efron's penthouse.
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Color drenching a room isn't as easy as it looks. Interior designers share the biggest mistakes people make.
Color drenching can be a fun way to bring personality to your home, but interior designers caution that it's easy to get wrong.
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A 10-foot-wide skinny house in Washington, DC, sold after a more than $300,000 price cut. See inside.
A developer bought land picturing something bigger but had to build a skinny home in DC. It eventually found a buyer after a nearly 40% price cut.
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How fast each state's population grew or shrank last year, mapped
Newly released Census Bureau data showed South Carolina had the highest percentage increase in its population from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025.
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It should (finally) be easier to buy a home this year
Housing forecasters are expecting more buyers and sellers to make moves in 2026 after last year's false start. Here's why sales should soon pick up.
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Alexander bros' trial: The most striking revelations from day 1 of the criminal case
Former high-end real estate brokers, Tal and Oren, are accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women with their brother, Alon Alexander.
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Alexander bros' sex-trafficking trial opens with claims they 'celebrated' rapes and an accuser's harrowing testimony
Former high-end real estate brokers Tal and Oren, plus Oren's twin, Alon Alexander, face up to life behind bars if convicted.
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I live and work in 2 different cities. Commuting over 300 miles is great for my social life, productivity, and career.
Some people are confused that I live in Los Angeles and work in San Jose, but the long commute is great for my career, family, and social life.
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Real estate's biggest wealth gaps aren't where you'd expect
Some housing markets have a luxury tier that's far higher than the rest of home prices. Miami tops New York City for the most $1 million listings.
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I make an extra $925 a month by renting out parking spaces. It's the easiest source of passive income I've found.
Nick Copeland explains how renting unused parking spaces and managing midterm rentals brings in a consistent five-figure monthly income.
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I moved to Thailand to recover from burnout. Living here has been harder — and better — than I expected.
At first, Andre Neveling found Bangkok's relentless buzz thrilling, but it became overwhelming.
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I got laid off from my tech job and retired in France at 69. Starting over is hard, but I love my life here.
Sandy Adams has always loved France. But it wasn't until she was laid off from her tech job at 69 that she decided to move there and retire.
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See the 50,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion at the center of a billion-dollar bankruptcy
An opulent 1907 estate overlooking New Jersey's Ramapo Mountains is for sale in a $1B bankruptcy. Its history is as alluring the house itself.
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Robotaxis are in a literal land grab moment
Robotaxi operators will need more real estate to charge and maintain their vehicles. Voltera, a Waymo partner, is one such company.
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I'm set to inherit my childhood home abroad. I'm not sure it will be worth the headache.
Parents think passing down their homes for their children to inherit is the ultimate reward. In this economy, it might not be.
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We are centimillionaires. Here are the biggest money mistakes we made with our kids — and how we fixed them.
Bobby and Sofia Castro built a nine-figure fortune. Here's the plan they wrote for their family and their wealth.
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What Trump could do next to open up the housing market, according to famed real estate investor Grant Cardone
Real estate investor Grant Cardone said that talks with administration insiders hint at a few things Trump could do next to boost the market.
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10 celebrities who left the US or are considering moving for political reasons
Celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie O'Donnell, and James Cameron are among the stars who have left America and moved elsewhere due to politics.
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An interior designer shares 11 things she'd never have in her own home
Seasoned interior designer and design historian Alessandra Wood said she'd never put some colors, window treatments, and design elements in her home.
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Investor and finance influencer Grant Cardone says buyers are focusing on the wrong part of the housing equation. Here are his 3 tips to navigate the market.
Real estate investor and finance influencer Grant Cardone said that financing should be prioritized over price and buyers should seek out top locations.
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I moved back home after living abroad for 12 years. I worried it would be a step backward for my daughter and me.
I loved living abroad in Madrid and Berlin, but my father needed me back home. It wasn't part of the plan, but it turned out to be the best decision.
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Davos 2026
Trump lays out his plans to make housing cheaper in Davos speech
President Donald Trump briefly addressed high housing costs and interest rates in his Davos speech but did not get into specifics.
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I moved to a walkable city on an island in Canada. Despite a few drawbacks, living here feels close to perfect.
Though I never imagined myself living in a small city, I've fallen in love with the walkability and benefits of Victoria, Vancouver Island, in Canada.
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Trump laid out his plans to restrict institutional housing investors — with some notable carveouts
The order comes with a carveout: build-to-rent properties that were designed to be rental communities will not be affected.
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15 celebs who moved to Florida and why they love it there
Celebrities are flocking to Florida. Here's why everyone from David Beckham to Sylvester Stallone has moved to the Sunshine State.
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I'm an American who moved to a small French village. I tried to adjust, but learned I wasn't built for country living.
My husband and I moved from a major city to a small French village. After two years, I accepted that the country wasn't a good fit for my lifestyle.
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A Harvard MBA grad knew the immigrant dream wasn't for her. She moved back to China to start a search fund.
Sally Tian worried cultural differences would make it harder to build trust with sellers for a US search fund.
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Get ready to enter a bidding war in these 10 housing markets this year
Zillow's hottest housing markets for 2026 highlight areas where there are high prices, low inventory, and stiff competition — particularly, the Northeast.
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A woman and her father spent $80,000 turning a Texas house listed as a teardown into a cozy cottage. Take a look inside.
Ali Michel's home was marketed as a teardown. She transformed it into her dream cottage instead, celebrating its 1930s origins with the design.
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When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.
I was sometimes worried about my kids' safety as an urban mom, but Chicago gave my children access to parks, museums, and learning opportunities.
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The Alexander brothers head to trial this week on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what's at stake.
The Alexander brothers' New York sex trafficking trial is scheduled to kick off with jury selection in a Manhattan federal court on Tuesday.
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America's homebuilding is powered by immigrant workers. Here are the places that rely on them the most.
American cities that build and remodel the most homes are also the most reliant on immigrant labor, new research found.
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I thought downsizing would be hard for our family of 4. It ended up changing our lives for the better.
We moved from Texas to Denver and downsized our home, gaining more time together, walkability, community, and freedom for our kids.
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After a contractor quoted them $63,000, a woman and her husband built her mom a tiny home for half the cost
When Yeli Heidecker and her husband discovered it would cost at least $63,000 to have a tiny home built for her mom, they decided to do it themselves.
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Larry Page continues his California exodus by buying up Florida property
Larry Page, Google cofounder, moves major assets and residence from California to Florida as the Billionaire Tax Act targets ultrawealthy residents.
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We matched on Bumble. I ended up moving from California to Virginia to live with him.
Marissa Chiechi took a leap of faith, moving from California to Virginia, to be with her boyfriend. She said it was the best decision she ever made.
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A couple bought a house with a finished basement for their daughter and her husband to live in. It's helped the newlyweds save $20,000 for their own home.
Caroline Navarrete's parents bought a home and transformed the finished basement into an apartment for their daughter and her husband.
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For this mom, moving to work in South Korea felt like a 'full-circle moment' — even if it came with one sacrifice
Motolani Adedipe moved to South Korea for a year on a Fulbright scholarship. She brought her two kids along while her husband remained in the US.
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The 10 best states to raise a family
The best states to raise a family aren't located in the South; they're mostly in the Northeast and Midwest. Find out which states made the cut.
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I married an Irishman and moved to Ireland 10 years ago. My life is far from the fairy tale my friends back home imagine.
Ten years ago, I moved from Kentucky to Ireland for love. Many people think my life is a dream, but I struggle with challenges like homesickness.
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6 home-decor choices that will never go out of style, according to interior designers
Interior designers share which home-decor choices will last over time without going out of style, from statement lighting to small pops of color.
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I pay the millionaire's tax in Massachusetts. I've thought about moving my family away, but I'm staying for my kids.
Real estate developer, Sam Slater, has paid the millionaire tax in Massachusetts since 2023. He plans on staying, but has considered moving.
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Interior designers share the 9 biggest mistakes people make when decorating a living room — and how to avoid them
The biggest design and decor mistakes people make in living rooms revolve around lighting and furniture. Here's how interior designers avoid them.
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Not saving up for a home? Tell us what you're spending your money on instead.
If you're not saving up for homeownership, Business Insider would like to know what you're spending your money on instead.
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I left California for Austin and have no regrets. Moving to Texas is one of the best things I've done.
Rick Havacko decided to move to a new state after working remotely during the pandemic in California. He narrowed his choices to Austin or Nashville.
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Inside Business
There's a new way to make money from real estate — without ever owning a home
Regular people can now gamble on real estate price thanks to Polymarket. It proves homes are no longer a place to live, but money-making machines.
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I moved in with my partner's family to be closer to work. Our arrangement has worked out well, even though my job didn't.
My partner's parents offered me a home so I could take a job on the East Coast. I moved to be closer to work, but grew closer with her family instead.
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