How Home Builders Are Skimping on the Basics, From Flimsier Cabinets to Fewer Windows - WSJ

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Home builders are cutting costs by using cheaper materials like particle-board cabinets and fewer windows to maintain profits in a stagnant housing market.

They’re Rich but Not Famous—and They’re Suddenly Everywhere - WSJ
A rapidly growing class of Americans worth tens to hundreds of millions of dollars is reshaping the U.S. economy by driving luxury spending.
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Can I Trust the ‘Zestimate’ for My Home on Zillow?
Zillow's Zestimate accuracy depends on the quality of data fed into its system, says a real estate attorney.
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