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The Daily Dot

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

Viral Politics

Zillow price hikes on L.A. rentals used to ‘name and shame’ landlords attempting to profit off fires

Rebecca Leib

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‘Making 100k a year won’t cut it anymore’: Realtor breaks down ‘absolutely insane’ difference between buying a home in 2021 vs. 2024

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Two panel design with a person holding a spray can in one, next to an image of a Lowe's.

‘Just spray the stains instead of replacing the tiles’: Man shares the $8 product you can get at Lowe’s that covers water stains. It could save you thousands

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘This is literally my student apartment for $650’: Woman moves into ‘luxury’ apartment. Then she hears a strange sound that won’t stop

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, text over says, "Do Not Buy A Home Yet!", and in the middle is a For Sale sign in front of a house.

‘I’ve been on Zillow’: Expert says it’s the worst time to buy a home in U.S. history. Is he right?

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Christmas tree and presents(l), Woman holding power strip(c), House on fire(r)

‘I have power strips everywhere’: Firefighter’s wife shares the truth about Christmas trees

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘I thought I knew money until I learned this’: Expert reveals how rich people buy houses. Here’s the trick

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘You start to see it curve’: Expert arrives at house. Then he spots the real reason Realtor didn’t want him doing an inspection

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘If you don’t this is what you’re bathing in’: Expert says always flush your water heater. More often than you think

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‘GOT EM!!!’: Home Depot customer rips sale price off the display. Then they catch store

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

‘We are in a definite catch-22’: Expert says don’t buy a new home in 2025. Here’s why he might be right

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‘I learned this the hard way’: Realtor warns homebuyers not to tour houses with their children after harrowing encounter

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‘Did you not have a home inspection?’: New homeowner makes shocking discovery in her kitchen cabinets. Can she sue?

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘Hoping you didn’t notice’: Renter moves into new apartment after touring it in person. There’s just one major thing he missed

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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Housing