For generations, homeownership was about more than wealth — it was about belonging. A home represented stability, safety, and the foundation for generational progress. But today, a growing share of homes are being purchased not to live in, but to leverage . Investors — from private equity groups to small-scale speculators — are treating houses like stocks, betting on appreciation rather than community. From Shelter to Stock Across cities and suburbs, including right here in the Chicago...

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When it comes to building or buying a new home, insulation is one of those crucial yet often overlooked details that can significantly...