Homeownership is supposed to be one of the true bastions of the American Dream, but for some, it's a nightmare. For many, buying a home will be the largest purchase they’ll ever make in their lifetimes. Experts continually say it will be worth it. But what happens when it isn’t?

Is Homeownership Even Worth It Anymore?

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Kindness is a powerful force that can brighten someone's day. Telling someone, "You make a difference," affirms their value and impact on the world around them. "I appreciate you" is a heartfelt acknowledgment of someone's presence and contributions to your life. Do you ever feel like you've deprived yourself and...

The 3 Kindest Things You Can Say to Someone

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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When you buy a home, your monthly expenses can run much higher than your mortgage payment. Home insurance, maintenance costs, home association dues and property taxes can spike your monthly outlay by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. That’s why it’s important to keep all of these costs in mind when searching for a home.

7 States With Cheap Housing Markets and Low Property Taxes

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GOBankingRates

The price of housing has become absurdly expensive, making it difficult to imagine the halcyon days of the post-WWII American Dream, when home ownership was a lot more affordable. Unfortunately, the...

How Much Homes Could Cost in Every State in 2030

Honest communication requires honest intent in addition to verifiable facts. Some people use facts to distort the truth rather than convey the truth. Some individuals represent themselves as being honest, but they are not trustworthy. Many people define honest communication as only saying things that are true and not saying...

Lying While Telling the Truth

Markets Insider

"When it comes to the housing market, the laws of supply and demand don't seem to apply any longer," the economist David Rosenberg said.

The US housing market has entered bizarro world

New York Post

Soaring housing prices are causing Americans to rethink their “dream home” and “dream workspace,” where luxury is out and practicality is in.

A new poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 58% have witnessed increased housing costs over the past five years, and 39% frequently feel like they’re stuck living where they are.

Many are also concerned about the affordability of housing (50%), crime (40%) and making home repairs (35%).

Commissioned by Built, the construction and real estate finance technology company, and conducted by Talker Research, the study found Americans currently spend 25% of their monthly income on housing, but would ideally like to spend...

Nearly 40% of Americans feel like they’re stuck living where they are

A Sydney landlord has advertised an enclosed balcony for rent at $969 a month, as the dire state of Australia’s housing market is laid bare.

NYC tenant makes life living hell for neighbors by running naked through hall, bashing walls with hammer: ‘We’re all terrified’

The Facebook Marketplace listing describes the balcony in Haymarket in Sydney’s inner suburbs as a “sunny room” that is fit to accommodate one person.

Images show the room decked out with a single bed, a mirror, blinds and a rug over what is likely tiled flooring.

How Baby Boomer ‘Boommates’ are beating inflation and loneliness: ‘I’m happy as a...

Balcony with single mattress listed for nearly $1K a month as housing prices soar

One in 10 young people in Japan – the vast majority women – have been groped on trains and in other public places, a government survey has found, highlighting an often unreported crime that has long plagued the country despite official efforts to fight it.

One in 10 young people in Japan say they have been groped in public, survey finds

Dreams about lost loved ones are common. Carl Jung saw dreams as a mystical experience that allowed us to process and grow from loss. Dream journaling is an activity some employ to remember and reflect on dreams. In a recent dream, I sat on a marble slab near the fireplace,...

On Grief, Dreams, and Remembering

Happiness may appear to be a feeling that all people long to experience, but this is not true. Research shows how the idea of feeling happy can seem scary for people around the world. Everyone deserves to decide whether and when they'll face the fear of contentment. Happiness. Picture what...

The Fear of Happiness

The Guardian

Under a ‘concessionary purchase’, property owners can agree a cut-price sale to incumbent renters to save costs

The no-deposit mortgage that lets tenants buy the home they live in … with a gift from the landlord

Explanations for other people's mistakes or blunders can boil down to a single question: Is it something about them or something about the situation?. Imagine that you have caught a politician lying about her past. Is she a liar, or, under the pressure of the moment, did she just misremember?

Three Strikes and You're Out

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Considering retiring somewhere new? The city you choose can have a huge impact on your finances and well-being. According to research by U.S. News & World Report, your golden years could shine even brighter depending on where you decide to settle down.

50 Best U.S. Cities for Retirement, Ranked

Financial constraints are key reasons why people are having children later or not having children altogether. Rising childcare and educational costs are another contributing factor of declines in fertility. Growing infertility is another reason why fertility is decreasing. In 2021, JD Vance made comments suggesting that women are childless because...

The Reason Why Some Women Are Childless

There is always loss and gain in the aging process. There is a sad-sweetness to the aging process. Recognizing the wisdom we have gained through our lives is a rich part of the aging process. In August of this year, I will turn 75. A range of thoughts and feelings...

The Gift and Challenge of Aging

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In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 10, 2023. It has since been updated. It is no surprise to anyone that property and rent rates are skyrocketing and without a doubt, people are suffering through a cost of living crisis. In such difficult circumstances, there are still people and landlords who are doing everything they can to extort money from their tenants, no matter their current situation. Similarly, Raul Bolufe, a TikTok user with the handle @therealraulbolufe, has taken an extreme measure in his series of videos. He has recorded his phone conversations with a tenant to inform her that he intends to more than double her monthly rent.

Landlord who filmed himself doubling tenant's rent is surprised when people tell him he's the bad guy

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The Psychology of Home Ownership

Home ownership has been a common pursuit among Americans. Emotional factors play a significant role in the desire to own a home. Renting, on the other...

The Psychology of Home Ownership

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