Lena Koropey is building a 750-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in her backyard to care for her mother, who has Alzheimer's disease. The ADU, estimated to cost $450,000, will be ADA-compliant and allow her mother to remain in familiar surroundings.
A financially independent millennial, Cody Berman, shared two key real estate investing rules: using the 1% rule as a benchmark and only buying properties he would live in himself. These strategies helped him build wealth and achieve financial independence.
Home sales increased in 17 out of 20 European countries in 2025, driven by lower borrowing costs. Slovenia recorded the sharpest percentage rise, while France exceeded one million transactions. Belgium and Austria saw annual sales growth of over 20%.
Bozeman, Montana, once a rural outpost, is experiencing a dramatic influx of wealthy residents and developers, driving up housing costs and displacing long-term locals. The "Yellowstone Effect" and tax advantages have fueled this boom, leading to a cultural and economic clash.
