Places To Live
News, insights and expert analysis on places to live from the team at Kiplinger.
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Happiest Places to Live in America in 2025. How Does Your City Rank?
Fremont and San Jose, California lead the pack as the happiest places to live in 2025, while Cleveland, OH and Detroit, MI are the least happiest places to live.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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11 of the Best Places to Live in California
There's a little something for everyone and every kind of lifestyle in these places in California.
By Lisa Amand
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4 Homes for Sale With Basketball Courts
Several recent real estate listings in the U.S. feature basketball courts fit for March Madness addicts — and alums.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Retire in Italy for Culture and Beauty
U.S. citizens retire in Italy for a lifestyle of abundance. If you love history, gastronomy, art and natural beauty, Italy almost always does it better.
By Brian O'Connell
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Listed: Homes to Buy in Hawaii at $500k, $1.5M and Beyond
Three homes for sale on the real estate market in Hawaii, as part of Kiplinger's series Listed.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Niche Retirement Communities Are Growing — Are They Right for You?
Niche retirement communities, where people come together over shared affinities, are becoming more abundant.
By Eileen Daspin
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Listed: 3 Homes for Retiring in Portland, Maine
Three real estate listings in Portland, Maine.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Cities With the Smallest Yards
Having a small yard may be a perk — that is, until you’re hosting an outdoor wedding for 200 guests or you want the space to build a pool and grow vegetables.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Listed: 3 Fabulous Homes to Retire in Portugal
See three fabulous real estate listings of homes in Portugal for a vibrant retirement, as part of Kiplinger's "Listed" series.
By Alexandra Svokos
