Austin offers the jobs and city life of San Francisco but with Atlanta's cost of living. Here's how.
Even as housing costs have risen over the last several years, Austin has managed to maintain a relatively affordable cost of living.
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A photographer's haunting images of America's abandoned homes look like they're frozen in time
Bryan Sansivero has explored hundreds of abandoned places across the US, from a clown-themed house to a boat graveyard.
See inside Oheka Castle, the 127-room Long Island estate that inspired 'The Great Gatsby'
Oheka Castle, the second-largest private home in the US, has been through a lot over the last 100 years. It cost $40 million to restore in the '80s.
A modern home was built in a Washington, DC, driveway. It's listed for $580,000. See inside.
A two-story home was built in a Washington, DC, driveway. The house has modern finishings and is 6 feet wide at its narrowest point.
I'm a Gen Zer who moved to London from the US. I wouldn't recommend it if you're used to American salaries and social life.
Gladys Nkengasong loves England but has found it challenging to navigate British drinking culture at work and deal with the UK's lower salaries.
Meet the average resident of Paradise Valley, the 'Beverly Hills of Arizona': a 54-year-old homeowner making over $220,000
Paradise Valley, Arizona, which has been attracting the wealthy from California, has a median household income of $221,333.
A 24-year-old spent $140,000 buying and converting a Mercedes van. Take a look inside the luxury home on wheels.
After building "cookie-cutter" camper vans, Abbe Minor set out to create something more bold. Her luxury van includes Moroccan plaster and organic shapes.
Renters need to make 36% more than in pre-COVID years to afford today's average rent, Zillow says
US renters now need to make close to $80,000 to afford typical rent in the US, according to Zillow.
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See inside Kykuit, a 40-room mansion in New York that once belonged to the richest man in the world
Kykuit, a mansion built by John D. Rockefeller in 1913, features an art gallery, sprawling gardens, and a collection of vintage cars.
A millennial couple invested in a $143,000 vacation home in Bali. It's become the crux of their early-retirement strategy.
The couple wanted to invest in a tangible asset, and settled on the idea of building a villa in Bali. They hope to retire there within six years.
I'm moving out of Texas after 60 years there. The culture has changed and big tech firms have made Austin too expensive.
Flora Batts became disenchanted with Texas' high cost of living and hot weather. So she's moving to Pennsylvania to enjoy retirement.
15 cities with plenty of rentals and high enough wages to afford them
New Yorkers are seeing their rents grow a lot faster than their wages. But other cities are doing much better.
'The deals are going to come': A real-estate investor with over 40 years of experience shares the 2 financing strategies he used to build up his portfolio — and the best way new investors can start scaling up
"If you spend some time learning and associating with like-minded people, the deals are going to come," says Joel Miller.
My family got accepted into Tulsa's $10,000 relocation program. Here's what shocked me about the city's entrepreneurial scene.
Jhonathan Vazquez and his wife moved from Houston, Texas, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2021 and were surprised to find a thriving entrepreneurial scene.
I live in a bunker with no oven or windows, but it's worth it to save $2,000 a month
A TV producer who lives in a California bomb shelter said it's one of the few ways to save enough money to eventually buy her own home.
A 10-foot-wide house was built 'out of spite' on a leftover piece of land in Florida and is selling for $619,000. See inside.
A leftover plot of land in Florida was used to build a two-story house. The catch: It's only 10 feet wide.
A New Jersey homebuilder who pays his workers over $100,000 wants young people to know construction can be a lucrative career that doesn't require college — and businesses are desperate to hire
There's a growing shortage of skilled construction workers, and long-time contractor Michael Bodei says it's made business much more challenging.
Airbnbs are primed to take over Miami, which is already facing a housing crunch
Over 10,000 units are currently in pre-construction for buildings with relaxed rental policies. They likely will be used as short-term rentals.
Take a look inside a 45-room, 14,000-square-foot historic mansion once owned by the inventor of Morse code
Inventor Samuel F. B. Morse spent summers at his Locust Grove Estate in New York. The 14,000-square-foot villa has 45 rooms over six floors.
US home prices have soared 47% so far this decade, outpacing all of the growth seen in the 1990s and 2010s
The median US home price was $219,000 at the start of the 2010s, $165,300 at the start of the 2000s, and just $124,800 at the start of the 1990s.
We moved from a 3-bedroom house in Nashville to a 500-square-foot studio north of Rome. There are downsides, but we love it here.
My husband and I sold our house in Nashville and bought a studio north of Rome that's a fourth of the size. Living here is great with some drawbacks.
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The top 10 destinations in the US for remote workers
There are approximately 22 million adults in the US who work from home, many of whom are ditching big cities for smaller towns.
Adam Neumann says Jeff Bezos came up to him at an event and gave him a tip for running better meetings
Bezos' meeting strategy is supported by top organizational psychologists such as Adam Grant, who says it helps "fight conformity."
'Seriously underwater' mortgages are on the rise throughout the US, with Southern states seeing the biggest jump
The percentage of seriously underwater mortgages - those with a balance 25% higher than the value of the house - jumped sharply in the South.
Don't blame Wall Street for jacking up home prices, economist says
"Lawmakers are looking for a new scapegoat to blame for unaffordable housing," Capital Economics said.
These 15 cities are seeing home prices decline even as affordable properties get harder to find
Home prices rose 5% in early 2024, putting more pressure on buyers with mortgage rates elevated. Here are 15 cities where houses got more affordable.
The golden age of golden visas is over in southern Europe
Generous visa programs in southern Europe have boosted economies and attracted huge real estate investments. Now some countries are walking them back.
3 US cities drawing more millionaires with lower taxes, cheaper homes, and shorter commutes
Scottsdale, Darien, and Palm Beach are set to see a boom in wealthy residents as part of a "millionaire remix," said Henley & Partners.
My partner and I are remodeling our house by ourselves while living in it. It hasn't been easy, but it's rewarding.
A couple decided to remodel their house while still living in it — even though it's a construction zone. Their two young kids are helping out, too.
Home prices are falling in parts of Florida and Texas as buyers tap out and supply outpaces demand
Home prices fell in five parts of Florida and Texas as buyers balked at high values and steeper mortgage rates, and supply caught up with demand.
I bought an abandoned house and tried to renovate it but failed. I'll never buy another fixer-upper.
Karie Fugett purchased a dilapidated house in Oregon with plans to achieve the American Dream. The pandemic and getting pregnant made it impossible.
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A couple are in a fight with LA over their right to destroy the home that Marilyn Monroe died in
Owners of the Brentwood home Marilyn Monroe died in are suing Los Angeles for the right to demolish it, according to a new lawsuit. Fans aren't happy.
Billionaire Barry Sternlicht predicts weekly bank closures as the real estate sector battles high interest rates and inflation
Barry Sternlicht said real estate's primary lenders — regional and community banks — could soon be bearing the brunt of high interest rates.
15 big US cities where you can buy a house even if you make less than $100,000
Homebuyers who earn under $100,000 will have better luck in the South and Midwest, where homes are cheaper relative to incomes.
The walls of this $130,000 3D printed home were built in 18 hours — see what it's like inside
Portugal-based startup Havelar says it can build a new home in two months. The walls of its new two-bed home were printed in 18 hours.
Blackstone says the real-estate market is bottoming. Here are 7 ways it's getting ahead of the situation.
BI examined Blackstone's real-estate dealings over the last 6 months to determine how it's taking advantage of a potential market bottom.
12 things everyone should replace in their bedroom, according to interior designers
From opting for wall sconces to selecting a fun assortment of throw pillows, there are simple ways to upgrade your space to look and feel better.
Want to sell your home? Get ready for disappointment.
Gone are the days of throwing up a for-sale sign and waiting for the feeding frenzy to begin. Agents now warn sellers to "buckle up."
The US needs immigrants to fill jobs, but can't house them. Nowhere makes this more clear than New York City.
As the US handles an uptick in asylum-seekers, pressure is mounting to solve the housing crisis.
A millennial couple moved from Arizona to China to teach at an international school. The cost of living is much cheaper, though the language barrier is challenging.
Scott and Marissa Vleeschouwer relocated from Arizona to China to work at an international school, and they enjoy the lower cost of living.
Elon Musk is a homeowner again, despite his claims of couch surfing
The Tesla cofounder has claimed he doesn't own a home, but court records show he quietly purchased a modest house in Austin two years ago.
These 15 cities offer the best opportunities for first-time homebuyers with median prices under $292,000 and little competition in the market, according to SmartAsset
It's a tough world out there for new homebuyers. But pockets of opportunity exist around the US, a SmartAsset analysis shows.
These 10 states are the most frustrating places to buy a house. See where homebuyers are surprised with the biggest fees.
Homebuyers must pay additional fees and charges beyond the purchase price of their properties. In these spots, those add-ons can cost thousands.
Want to fire your real-estate agent? Try this.
Hiizzy's new online marketplace offers a cheaper, simpler way for home sellers and buyers to handle transactions without real-estate agents.
10 things gardeners and interior designers would never have in their outdoor spaces
Outdoor space, whether it's a yard or a balcony, is precious, so there are certain things interior designers and gardeners would never put in theirs.
In an AI arms race, data centers are going nuclear
Data centers are scrambling to secure large sources of electricity. Nuclear power looks more like an option.
A French castle owned by royals and a Rothschild is on the market for $454M — which would make it one of the most expensive homes ever sold
Château d'Armainvilliers, a castle outside of Paris, could be purchased by developers who want to transform it as part of a new city development.
Veteran analysts say the world's biggest private-equity firm could be in big trouble
Blackstone's real-estate fund, BREIT, boasts assets of $114 billion. But is it a house of cards?
I lived in Cuba for 20 years. Moving back to the US has me questioning the meaning of 'home.'
Conner Gorry was in search of more community and less consumerism when she left New York for Cuba. Now, back in the US, she's finding it hard to readjust.
A boomer sold all of her belongings, retired early, and moved to Turkey — and her expenses are so low that she's able to live 'totally' on her Social Security
"You don't need millions to retire," Debra Crockett said. She found out she could live comfortably abroad with just $500 worth of basic expenses.