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Where you live doesn’t just shape your lifestyle—it can determine whether homeownership feels like a reachable goal or a distant dream.

The cartoon-inspired replica was given away in 1997—and was, as the eventual owner put it, “like living in a Crayola box.”
Jake Rossen|
You can binge Netflix in any room you like, but there are some key differences between these living areas.
Jake Rossen|
How expensive is your architectural taste?
CaLea Johnson|
Two states are expected, but the other might surprise you.
Jake Rossen|
Zillow is making the home-buying process a little simpler for those concerned about floods, wildfires, and more.
CaLea Johnson|
The answer depends on where you hope to live.
Michele Debczak|
Now is your chance to own an important part of British history.
CaLea Johnson|
The Simi Valley residence was the site of the Freeling family's close encounter with malevolent spirits.
Jake Rossen|
Trying to find an affordable house in Vermont or New Jersey is tough right now, but those aren’t the only states in the U.S. where home prices are on the rise.
Matt Hoffman|
Attention all Queen fanatics with at least $38 million to spare: Freddie Mercury’s former London home can be yours!
Mike Rampton|
Is it possible to make an objective list of cities offering your best chance of happiness? Maybe.
Jake Rossen|
While developers can feel free to submit any name they’d like for a new street, cities usually have guidelines and standards.
Will McGough|
What do Kevin McCallister’s parents do for a living to afford the family such a lavish lifestyle?
Mike Rampton|
A home on Sesame Street may have been affordable when the show premiered, but that's no longer the case.
Michele Debczak|
These Americans cities attracted the greatest percentages of Millennial transplants last year.
Michele Debczak|
From Manhattan to Beverly Hills, these are the most exclusive ZIP Codes in the country.
Michele Debczak|
If you've got $250 million, Bel Air has the home for you.
Jake Rossen|
The baseball icon’s modest Oklahoma home is getting the fractional ownership treatment.
Jake Rossen|
If you've always wanted to live in a lighthouse, now is your chance.
Jake Rossen|
Pets, noise tolerance, and how much you like rats can all help determine which floor is right for you.
Jake Rossen|

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