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Millennials Are Losing Faith in the American Dream—Here’s Why

Millennials are losing faith in the American dream—at least according to a new survey from Trulia. In 2015, 80 percent of Americans ages 18-34 said homeownership was part of their personal “American dream.” This year, that number dropped to just 71 percent. For the survey, Trulia asked more than 2,000 American adults about their attitudes toward home ownership.

Kate Streit

Jan 10, 2019

This Prefab Home Is For People Who Think Tiny Houses are Too Tiny

It's a smart house that encourages "right sized" living.

Kenya Foy

Jan 10, 2019

Here’s How Paying Off Your Mortgage Can Affect Your Credit

If buying a home is living the dream, paying your mortgage off early could seem like a next-level fantasy. Just imagine what life would be like without forking over monthly mortgage payments. More money for investments! Retirement savings! Home upgrades! Silk bow ties for your dog! But is paying your mortgage off quicker than is required actually a smart financial move? While there’s no “one size fits all” answer, financial experts say it’s not always the wisest decision.

Brittany Anas

Jan 10, 2019

Marie Kondo Doesn’t Hate Your Books

Don’t worry bookworms.

Laura Schocker

Jan 10, 2019

10 Reasons We’re Obsessed with the Curvy Decor Trend

Step aside, straight lines; in 2019, and it’s all about embracing your curves. Over the past few months, we’ve seen design blogs, stylish furniture designers, and cool spaces like the Wing ditch the boxy furniture for hip pieces with rounded edges—and we are so here for it. Don’t get us wrong: We love furniture and accessories of all shapes. However, curvy pieces energize a room in a way their square counterparts can’t.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jan 10, 2019

A Cool California Condo Has Over 40 Plants Inside

Name: Heather Knight-Willcock, husband, and Meeka (12-year-old rescue) Location: Newport Beach, California Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, renting I am a Southern California native who is married to a lovely British man and we lived together in London for nearly a decade before moving back to Orange County a few years back. We went from a 400-square-foot flat in a busy city to more than double the space in a suburban townhouse.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 10, 2019

This Reset Is the First Step to a Better, Lighter, Less Cluttered Living Room

The January Cure is all about refreshing and organizing your home for 2019. We tackle one assignment each weekday throughout the entire month. It’s not too late to sign up, and you can visit the Cure page to catch up with the assignments so far. There are a few different kinds of clutter. There’s the familiar “useless” type of clutter that immediately springs to mind: clothes we don’t wear, tools we can’t use, papers we don’t need.

Taryn Williford

Jan 10, 2019