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Arina P Habich // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Florence The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
scarp577 // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Mobile The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million listings a...
scarp577 // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Daphne The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million listings a...
Konstantin L // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Dothan The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million listings a...
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Auburn The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which...
Arina P Habich // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Birmingham The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock How much house $1 million buys you in Gadsden The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records. While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million l...
These 10 states have the healthiest dogs A team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians reviews thousands of photos submitted through Ollie’s health screening service. That’s hundreds of dogs (and their stools) checked and scored for healthy digestion, weight, dental hygiene, and skin and coats. While the team zeroes in on the details of every dog’s screening, when they zoom out, they get a fuller picture of our dogs’ overall health, and interesting trends emerge. One such trend is the cor...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Alabama Over 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
States where robocalls and spam texts are rising fastest Despite federal crackdowns and growing public awareness, robocalls and SMS spam are becoming increasingly common in certain parts of the country. Driven by evolving scam tactics and opportunistic targeting, certain states are experiencing an increase in unwanted call and text activity. But which states have it worse than others? And why? PeopleFinders shares what you need to know. The Big Picture: A Nationwide Problem In 2024, Americans...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know...
Steady ship: A guide to navigating market volatility From a macroeconomic perspective, this year has been anything but straightforward for many business leaders. New economic policies in 2025, including proposed and implemented tariffs, have contributed to market volatility and negative economic sentiment; both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq have experienced historic rallies one day and huge selloffs the next, while the yield curve has steepened sharply. Those swings have founders...
What to do if a “prior authorization” is making it difficult to get your medication Have you ever walked into the pharmacy and been told that your prescription requires a prior authorization? But your healthcare professional prescribed something for you, and you brought in your prescription — shouldn’t that be enough? What exactly is a prior authorization, and why can’t you just pick up your prescription? GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, shares what you need to know about the prior...
How artificial intelligence could solve America's debt crisis With the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill pushing America's debt-to-GDP ratio further into dangerous territory, a sudden political pivot towards fiscal discipline seems unlikely. Policy-makers have made it abundantly clear that they are not going to stop spending. Economists have responded by projecting our debt/GDP levels will go from nearly 100% today to 120%+ over the next 10 years. Only countries like Italy, Greece, Sudan,...
Migraines unmasked: A full spectrum approach to understanding and treating migraine pain Beyond Just a Headache Migraines are far more than just bad headaches. They are a complex, chronic neurological condition that affects more than a billion people worldwide and ranks among the top causes of disability across all age groups. Migraine attacks can be incapacitating, and their unpredictable nature often disrupts work, relationships, and mental well-being, SaveHealth, a prescription savings card...
Top financial mistakes small businesses make – and how to avoid them Running a small business feels like a thrilling ride: exciting, but risky. A 2025 LendingTree analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data found that 1 in 5 businesses don’t make it past the first year, showing just how fragile new ventures can be. In this article, Gateway Commercial Finance, an invoice factoring company, explains the most common money mistakes that lead small businesses to failure and shares practical ways to a...
Best used car values of 2025 Depreciation is when something new loses value over time, and every car experiences it over the years. Some cars depreciate at a faster rate than others, based on several factors beyond normal wear and tear. While this might be bad news for the first owner, who experiences the effects of depreciation right after taking the keys at the dealership, it can be good news for car shoppers in search of a bargain. With this in mind, CarMax partnered with car-review experts...
Woman holding pipette of medical cannabis oil. Nuva Frames // Shutterstock 8 emerging uses for medical cannabis Hope is on the horizon for people who want to use marijuana to treat medical conditions. Cannabis is currently illegal under federal law as a Schedule I drug. But in April 2024, the Drug Enforcement Agency took preliminary steps to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, which includes drugs like ketamine and testosterone that are available by prescription. Though the...
The line of scrimmage with quarterback Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL game at FedEx Field in 2021. Steve Jacobson // Shutterstock The story behind every NFL team name There are no National Football League teams in the merry old land of Oz, but there are Lions, Bengals, and Bears. The NFL has 32 teams, each with a unique story about how it came to be. Fan contests chose some names, while others had ties to former professional sports teams. There is an abundance of animal...
Is an older luxury vehicle a better deal than a lightly used mainstream car? Shopping for a car can sometimes make buyers choose between features they want versus features that would be "nice to have." But what if there was a way to get a luxury car for the same price as a mainstream model? Consider this scenario: You have a $30,000 budget for your next car. You've been looking into a one-year-old 2024 Toyota Camry, a highly rated midsize sedan. For that price, you're probably looking at the SE...
Person's hands applying UV filter film on glass window" title="15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC Petr Smagin // Shutterstock 15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC The summer of 2025 continues to heat up across the United States. According to the National Weather Service's climate outlook for June through August of this year, above-normal temperatures are expected throughout the country, with the highest temps predicted in the Southwest and Northeast. Already, most of the nation...
Inside the urgent effort to save endangered coral reefs According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 1 billion people worldwide “benefit either directly or indirectly from the ecosystem services coral reefs provide.” Preserving those benefits, threatened by climate change and disease, is the mission of a pioneering research facility opened in June in the Bahamas. The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island is a temporary refuge for more than 15 cor...
An autonomous robot with the name Esther displayed on its screen making a delivery in the city. Mario Tama // Getty Images 4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025 There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. However, data shows that retailers are struggling to meet these consumer needs. According to a 2024 IBM study, only 9% of consumers reported being...
FHA loan requirements: FHA loans explained Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard time qualifying for a conventional home mortgage. If your credit is just so-so or you’re struggling to save for a down payment, an FHA loan may help you finance the home you want. These government-backed loans typically offer lower interest rates and require a minimum down payment of just 3.5%. A...
