The neon glow that once welcomed millions of Californians speeding toward Las Vegas is about to go dark forever. Primm Valley Resorts — the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15 — is permanently shutting down, marking the end of an era for the … Read more
California’s two biggest cities got the cold shoulder in a new ranking of the best places for fresh-faced college graduates to launch their careers — while another SoCal city stole the spotlight. San Diego nabbed the No. 8 spot on Glassdoor and Redfin’s annual list of top large cities for new grads, which scored 13 … Read more
An entire house being transported off an exposed North Carolina beach last week created an unusual traffic jam that was caught on video. The home was a wide load on a flatbed truck and was just narrow enough to cross over the narrow Holden Beach Bridge that connects the barrier island to the mainland. A … Read more
Plans to build workforce housing in one of Napa Valley’s most exclusive towns are running into resistance from a local dining scene powerhouse. Thomas Keller, the well-known chef behind Yountville’s French Laundry, is asking town officials to pause a proposed housing project for local workers located just two blocks from his restaurant. Thomas Keller is … Read more
He’s literally on a roll. Rather than chasing the American dream of settling down, securing a steady 9-to-5 and buying a mini mansion, Seth, a 22-year-old Tennessean, is exploring America from the $3,000 tiny home he’s hitched to the rear of his vintage pickup truck. “I’m building a tiny home on the back of my truck … Read more
Travel rental platform Airbnb is rolling out a $750 incentive to attract new hosts in the 16 North American cities gearing up to welcome millions of visitors for the FIFA World Cup in mid-2026. New “entire home” hosts who successfully fulfill their first guest stay between now and July 31 will qualify for the payout under the program, Airbnb said, describing it as … Read more
This isn’t your grandma’s nursing home. The nation’s first “dementia village” is coming to Wisconsin, a $40 million undertaking aimed at helping residents preserve community, connection and quality of life even as their illness progresses. “Living at this campus will not feel like an institution — we are building individual households that look and feel … Read more
Affordability became a central concern in 2025. With rising mortgage rates and tighter budgets, many buyers shifted their focus from competing in the hottest markets to getting the most value for their housing dollar. Although the national median price per square foot hovered around $229 from January through November, several major metro areas offered noticeably more space for less money. … Read more
To reach the upper price scales of Fort Lauderdale’s home listings, a few things are a must: water on at least two sides (a peninsula even better) and the ability to dock a yacht of significant length alongside the home. Ideally, the house should be newly built (or renovated), with space tailored for hosting large … Read more
The dream of home ownership in the US appears harder than ever, with average mortgage costs now far surpassing the median income. However, there are still several areas across the country that offer both high livability and affordable property prices. GOBankingRates conducted a study into these “hidden gem housing markets,” analyzing data from AreaVibes, the … Read more
With the median house price inching towards $600,000 in New York, many Empire State residents are relocating to other parts of the country to enter an increasingly competitive real estate market. For those who haven’t made the move, they may be enticed by the places appearing on a new list published by GOBankingRates. Using data … Read more
Get rid of that. How a person decorates and furnishes their home is a personal choice — yet, one interior decorator just revealed the “ugly” things he thinks should never be in a home. YouTube and tastemaker Nicolas Fairford took to TikTok to share his — quite controversial — take on five items most people … Read more
Long recognized for its affordable housing and low cost of living, McAllen, TX, emerged as a COVID-19 pandemic-era boomtown—but that surge has since reversed. McAllen—a city of 146,000 people situated just a few miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border—experienced the sharpest decline in popularity among local homebuyers over the past six years, according to a new report from Realtor.com®. … Read more
This couple’s story sounds like the plot of a paranormal horror film. A woman named Anita Rainier and her husband, who moved into a new home a few months ago, discovered a creepy note warning them about something inside. According to Newsweek, the duo moved right outside of Seattle, Washington. One night, when the couple … Read more
She’s giving the van life a minimalist makeover. An enterprising woman has devised a unique way to retire on the cheap amid the housing crisis — by transforming her European Smartcar into a house on wheels. Kai, who did not reveal her last name, gave a “Cribs”-style tour of her tiny digs in a viral … Read more
Some birds haven’t flown the coop. Moving out on your own has long been considered a mark of adulthood, but in recent years, young adults are purposely delaying getting their own keys — especially in one state. According to a new Pew Research Center analysis of government data, California parents are the unlucky ones, as … Read more
Movin’ on up. For many Americans, their goal is to eventually leave the hustle and bustle of a city to buy a home in a quiet suburban neighborhood. While all of this sounds fine and dandy — the ridiculously fickle housing market is forcing many to reevaluate where their life will settle. So if you’re … Read more
Two sisters brought a house together at auction and saved $10,210 renovating it themselves by using ChatGPT. Heather Roberts, 25, and Anya Hughes, 21, took on the mammoth task after purchasing their first apartment in May 2024 for $178,686. The inside needed ripping out completely and to save money the women taught themselves DIY skills … Read more
A graduate student who moved into a 77square-foot micro-apartment says she has found the minimalist lifestyle liberating. Lydia Rouka, 27, is an international graduate student in Seoul, South Korea, where she studies business. The 8 ft. x 9 ft. micro-apartment, also known as a goshiwon, consists of a single bed, a desk and chair, shelving, … Read more
With the wildly high cost of living nowadays, people might need to be more open-minded about how they earn their income — like possibly finding a well-paying job outside the country. A job listing in Julia Creek — a secluded Queensland town in Australia — is offering a potential candidate a $428,000 salary, free rent, … Read more