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'Vampire energy' could be causing your electric bill to rise
Under the Radar Wasted energy could account for up to 10% of home use
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What to do if you want to move but don't want to give up your low mortgage rate
the explainer 30-year mortgage rates are currently averaging 7% — and homeowners who secured rates closer to 3% during the pandemic are reluctant to sell their homes
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What taxes do you pay on a home sale?
The Explainer Some people — though not many — will need to pay capital gains taxes upon selling their home
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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AI is creating a luxury housing renaissance in San Francisco
Under the Radar Luxury homes in the city can range from $7 million to above $20 million
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Haiti's crisis is a complex problem that defies solution'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Exurbs: America's biggest housing trend you haven't heard of
Under the Radar Northeastern exurbs were the nation's biggest housing markets in 2024
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Detention centers have, for decades, been an abuse of administrative power'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The end of leasehold flats
The Explainer Government reforms will give homeowners greater control under a move to the commonhold system
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Why do some houses survive a wildfire?
Under the Radar Lessons from the lone homes left standing amid the devastation in LA
By Helen Brown, The Week UK Published
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Foreigners in Spain facing a 100% tax on homes as the country battles a housing crisis
Under the Radar The goal is to provide 'more housing, better regulation and greater aid,' said Spain's prime minister
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Hoping to sell your house in 2025? Here's what to expect.
The Explainer Will the housing market favor buyers or sellers this year?
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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More than 170,000 residents live permanently in static caravans in the UK
In The Spotlight Legal action begins after people lose life savings and are forced to sell homes to cover 'hidden costs'
By The Week UK Published
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Why are home insurance prices going up?
Today's Big Question Climate-driven weather events are raising insurers' costs
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Labour's plans to redefine the green belt
The Explainer Angela Rayner's planning reforms turn green-belt areas into 'grey belt' house-building zones, and campaigners are voicing concerns
By Abby Wilson Published
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