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In the latter half of the 20th century, the popularity of suburbs surged in the United States, and for many, suburban life came to mean the realization of the American Dream. For millions of...
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One of the most common measures used for ranking the level of development and wealth of a given country or geography is gross national income adjusted for population — or GNI per capita. And by...
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For many, homeownership is the ultimate realization of the American Dream. Though often expensive up front, buying a home is one of the best and most practical ways to build wealth, as real estate...
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There are over 1.5 million vacant single family houses and condos in the United States. The reasons for why these homes are classified as vacant vary. Some are in popular vacation areas and are used...
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While in recent years cities across the United States have experienced an influx of young, wealthy, educated professionals, not all residents are benefitting from the rapid growth and development....
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Roughly 14% of the American population packs up and moves each year. The result of this is that 71% of households today have moved into their current homes or apartments since the year 2000 and over...
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The 2017 tax reform bill dramatically increased the number of Americans who claim the deduction for mortgage interest.
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There are nearly 7,000 degree-granting colleges and graduate schools spread across the United States. These institutions of higher learning instruct those enrolled there in many fields, developing...
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Making some modest repairs to your home could help fend off the worst effects of hurricanes.
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New home construction in the United States is not keeping pace with demand. The housing vacancy rate fell to 4.4% last year, its lowest level since 1994. The reduction in housing options has put...
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The U.S. annual population growth recently hit its lowest level in 80 years. Even with the recent slowdown, the U.S. population has been growing steadily for years. There are nearly 18.5 million more...
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The share of children living in a single mother household has nearly doubled over the past 50 years. Single mothers in America today face unique challenges balancing the responsibilities of work and...
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U.S. annual population growth recently hit its lowest level in 80 years. Even with the recent slowdown, the U.S. population has been growing steadily for years. There are nearly 18.5 million more...
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A home is the largest purchase most Americans make in their lifetimes. The typical American home now costs over $200,000 — significantly more money than most people have on hand. This disparity...
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