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Stanley tenants brace for change

Home Depot bets on pros for growth

Trumpworld's presidential gold rush

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A great exurban surge is reshaping America

A bar chart that ranks the fastest-growing U.S. cities with populations of 20,000 or more from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025. Celina, Texas, leads at 24.6%, followed by Fulshear, Texas, at 21% and Princeton, Texas, at 18.1%. The lowest shown is Johnstown, Colorado, at 8.4%.

Fastest-growing cities with populations of 20,000 or more

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 Population Estimates; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios

Boomers have the space. Millennials have the kids

Student loan debt is delaying life milestones for young Americans

A bar chart that shows the share of college graduates who say student loans delayed at least one life event in a Nov. 10-Dec. 1, 2025, survey of 5,933 graduates. Gen Z is highest at 67%. Baby boomers are lowest at 32%.

Share who say they've delayed a life event because of student loans

Data: Gallup Alumni Survey; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios

Closer

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Why Americans are suddenly repairing their own appliances

ICE targets Plan B after backlash to mega-jails plan

2028

Axios 2028

Exclusive: New group plots 2028 "Abundance" agenda

Cities get creative as costs bite

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Coverage of housing and real estate from Axios.