So when’s the housing bubble bursting?
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Why buying a house in the US is so hard right now
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B.C. landlord ordered to pay $5,400 for tenant's spitting, garbage-tossing, vandalism
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Housing market shift sparks new wave of buyers
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District of North Vancouver sued for shoddy home's approval
The owners say the district knew or should have known the house was poorly built when they granted permits.
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MLB Legend Johnny Damon Lists His Massive Florida Mansion for $30 Million
The property, which the former Yankees outfielder built in 2010, features a hair salon, a two-lane bowling alley, a sports bar, two gyms, and a zip line.
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Johnny Damon’s Florida Home, Complete with Hair Salon, Lists for $30 Million
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Orlando home of former MLB star Johnny Damon now on the market for $30M
Famed major League Baseball star Johnny Damon has hurled his Orlando-area home onto the market.
Ex-JBSA-Fort Sam Houston worker charged; millions stolen from program that aided military families
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Texas woman allegedly funded $100M lifestyle on the Army's dime
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Houston moved them out of homelessness into apartments. Then, to their confusion, they were evicted.
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Why Modular Housing Stands Empty During Vancouver’s Homelessness Crisis | The Tyee
After pioneering the quick-build housing model, Vancouver is backing away from the strategy.
A New Disney Planned Community Is Coming — and It's Not in Florida or California!
Storyliving by Disney communities will "cater to those looking to write [the] next chapter of their lives with Disney," the company previously shared
Disney plans more residential communities, and these won't be in Florida
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Here’s What Living In A Disney-Themed Village Could Feel Like — As Company Expands Residential Community Plans
Disney announced plans for its first East Coast residential community.
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The U.S. states where homeowners gained — and lost — equity in 2023
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Mortgage rates are falling. Here are 3 big signs it's time to refinance.
Mortgage rates have fallen recently, leading some homeowners to wonder if now is the time to refinance.
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A New Disney Planned Community Is Coming — and It's Not in Florida or California!
Storyliving by Disney communities will "cater to those looking to write [the] next chapter of their lives with Disney," the company previously sharedpeople.com
Disney plans more residential communities, and these won't be in Florida
The developments come nearly 30 years after Disney launched a planned community near Orlando and a Disney theme park.
Here’s What Living In A Disney-Themed Village Could Feel Like — As Company Expands Residential Community Plans
Disney announced plans for its first East Coast residential community.
That's interesting because it's nothing in Pittsboro, North Carolina. I wonder why they chosed that location?
I seriously hate whites
I tell people this is the sleeper side of DC. NE area by brookland and Langdon park. My condo is probably 5-10 min from this area. Low crime and just a nice area.
I grew up around the corner from Langdon and never expected those houses to be worth a milly. The dudes who used to live around there used to come to my neighborhood all the time. Gentrification did a number on all our hoods.
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People Who Used To Own A Home And Went Back To Renting Are Sharing Why
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