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I bought land on Facebook Marketplace for $40K. Now I live there with a single mom I met on Threads and our 3 kids.

7 min read

A house shaped bear trap with a group of people talking in the middle

Emily Stewart

Everybody hates their HOA — especially the people who run them

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Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg in Florida

The coolest building in every US state, from historic estates to futuristic designs

History, art, and local aesthetics are all reflected in some of America's most unique buildings. Some are prehistoric, and others are futuristic.

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The writer posing on a street in the UK with a small dog.

At first, moving to the UK felt like a dream come true. Five years in, I realized it wasn't for me.

Growing up in Vancouver, I always dreamed of living in Europe. I moved to the UK for five years, and realized I'd taken my life in Canada for granted.

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Modern two-story house with landscaped front yard, garages, and exterior lights under a pink sunset sky.

I work in luxury real estate. These are the 5 red flags I tell buyers they should never ignore.

When helping people buy a luxury home, I always look for red flags like poor location, a high days-on-market number, and low-quality renovations.

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The writer and her partner smiling and posing with bikes in Boulder, Colorado.

My partner and I have lived 45 minutes apart for years. Right now, the benefits actually outweigh the challenges.

My partner and I don't live in the same place. We're close enough to see each other often, but we haven't found a home that checks both our boxes.

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Yaritza, her husband, and their son sit on a couch.

I moved back home at 40. My husband, toddler, and I now live in my mom's living room.

After my husband lost his job, we moved across the country and into my mom's small one-bedroom apartment. Three of us live in her living room.

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Two people sit on red sofas inside a glass-walled modern home. A pool sits beside it, surrounded by trees.

What the superrich want in a home in 2026

Ultrawealthy homebuyers are prioritizing living in places where there money goes further, and where they can live longer, healthy lives.

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living room showcasing a beige sofa, fireplace, and sleek lighting fixtures

I've worked as an interior designer for over 20 years. Here are 8 decorating 'rules' worth breaking.

As an interior designer, I think there are some home design rules you should break when it comes to remodeling, decorating, and styling a house.

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Emily stands on a bridge over a canal that's lined with homes and trees.

I'm an American who signed a yearlong lease in the Netherlands, sight unseen

We moved to an apartment in the Netherlands without seeing it in person. As Americans, we've encountered lots of surprises and cultural differences.

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Large wedding group poses outdoors near a pond with bouquets, cowboy hats, and a floral arch.

My husband swore he wouldn't live with my family. Now we're all neighbors on a 400-acre Oklahoma ranch.

Hayley and Mo Molina moved onto a 400-acre family ranch in Oklahoma. They live steps from her parents, siblings, and grandparents and enjoy it.

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The writer is posing for a photo with her older brother.

I lived with my older brother during my senior year of college. It was far from the nightmare I expected.

During my senior year of college, I lived with my 24-year-old brother. He became a safe space for me, and made me less afraid of postgrad life.

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Smiling person holding a small camera on a boat with turquoise water and a green hillside behind them.

I bought a house in Japan at 23 with 7 friends. We spent less than $20,000 to have a place to escape to.

A recent college graduate teamed with friends to buy and renovate an abandoned home in Hiroshima, Japan. They're using it as an escape from city life.

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White house with patio, barrel sauna, orange flowers, and autumn trees under a clear blue sky.

I'm an Airbnb Superhost. I agree with the new rules; guests shouldn't have to feel like cleaners.

I'm an Airbnb Superhost, and I support the new rules on guest chores. My guests pay to enjoy their vacation, not spend their last morning cleaning.

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Retirement, Remodeled

Two people stand in a landscaped yard beside a light blue house, one holding a white mug.

A couple spent $1.7 million turning their rental property into their forever home, designed with aging in place in mind

Bonnie and Hunter Moore turned a rental property into a dream retirement home, with aging-in-place features like an elevator and first-floor living.

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LeBron James, in a blue PHILA number 23 uniform, shoots a basketball in an arena.

LeBron James has a decorated NBA career. His real estate portfolio is pretty impressive, too.

NBA champion LeBron James has built a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. Here are the homes he's owned in the US.

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Heather sits on a bench with her dog and looks out at the Seattle skyline across the water.

I swapped houses with a stranger to see if I'd like living in Seattle. One month in, I got my answer.

I used a home exchange website to live in Seattle for a month and decide if i wanted to move there from San Francisco. It gave me the clarity I needed.

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The writer wears black sunglasses and poses outside St. Stephen's Basilica with an Ars Sacra Fesztivál banner.

I spent years building a 'stable' life and climbing the ladder at work. Then, I quit my job and moved to Hungary.

I spent years building a stable life in Scotland, then decided to quit my job and move to a new country. I'm struggling to find work, but I'm happier.

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After 6 years in Barcelona, I realized one of the 'worst' parts of living here was actually making me happier

As an American, I thought one of the worst parts of living in Spain had to do with business hours and closures. Now, I realize they're a good thing.

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Person in glasses relaxes on a cushioned balcony sofa overlooking a distant city skyline.

I run an interior design company to the stars. Here are 5 affordable tips for making your home look more expensive.

Julian Buckner, who runs a luxury interior design company, shares his tips for how to make your home look more luxurious on a budget.

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Laura Grace and her husband pose for a photo with his parents.

My in-laws didn't want my husband and me to live alone together until marriage. So, I moved into his childhood home.

We wanted to live together before marriage, but our parents weren't happy about it. So, my in-laws said we could move into separate rooms in their house.

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Author Jill Schildhouse smiling in her kitchen with black lower cabinets, white countertops, and white upper cabinets and a geometric. black and white backdrop

I spent $50,000 remodeling my kitchen. Here are the 5 smartest decisions I made — and one thing I wish I'd avoided.

I made smart investments and cost-saving choices while remodeling my kitchen last year for $50,000, but I regret the timing I chose for the project.

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A woman with snow in the background and a brick wall.

Newly single and 42, I left Connecticut for Montreal on a whim. People told me I was brave.

Erin Levi found a furnished one-bedroom apartment in Montreal's Little Italy for $775 a month, including utilities and WiFi.

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The writer sitting on a porch chair and holding a book, with her cabin visible in the background.

We left our house in a city for a rural cabin. Parts of the monthlong experience were great, but I wouldn't do it again.

I live in a city, but moved to a rural cabin for a month with my husband. I confronted a lot of my fears, but likely wouldn't do it again.

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The writer stands on a brick canal bridge lined with bicycles, trees, and urban residential buildings.

Right after my ex and I broke up, I started packing my things. Then, we decided to continue living together.

After we broke up, I decided to continue living with my ex. At first, it was awkward, but we set some boundaries, and now I'm grateful for our setup.

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The 10 safest cities in the US — and the 10 least safe

WalletHub released a report ranking the safest cities in the US, analyzing 41 safety indicators across 182 cities.

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Construction worker kneeling on the roof of a home in construction

A major housing indicator just flashed its most negative reading in 14 years

Homebuilder sentiment fell to its lowest level since June 2012, attesting to how builders are under pressure as more buyers are pushed to the sidelines.

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Woman smiling with hands on hip, aerial view of trees and buildings behind her

I'm 55 with no idea where I want to retire. Housesitting is helping me work my way toward an answer.

I've spent years trying out living in different places to figure out where I want to retire. Booking housesitting gigs helps me do it on a budget.

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I was annoyed by my neighbor's noise. Months later, I'd helped raise $80,000 for her care.

I was annoyed by my noisy upstairs neighbor until I learned she had Parkinson's. Helping her led to an unexpected friendship.

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I thought I loved being a minimalist. Then, my family moved from a 500-square-foot apartment to a 1,700-square-foot house.

After moving my family of three from a 500-square-foot apartment to a house three times bigger, my perspective on minimalism and living small changed.

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