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Come with me for a UK house tour! This week we’re viewing a modern semi-detached home in the South East of England. This modern English home is £1600 in rent each month, but comes with 4 bedrooms! And 4 bathrooms! And it looks really cool! If only I could afford it. Either way, hope you guys like this UK house tour 🙂

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Top 12 home & interior design youtube channels to follow, from diy projects to home tours, we've pulled together our favourite youtube channels to get you started on your home renovation journey..

• Posted on 26th April 2021
• Words By Jackie Grimes
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You’ve started your home renovation journey. And now, you’re on the lookout for inspiration to fuel the creative endeavors and learn from those who have been there, knocked down that wall.

To say social media can be used as a source of inspiration is an understatement. In many ways, what we see on Pinterest and Instagram is what nudges us to take the next big step. By hearing about the experiences of others it’s possible to avoid mistakes made when renovating and decorating your home; although no promises of completely avoiding hiccups along the way.

There’s certainly no shortage of inspiration for interior design, but knowing where to start can be a mind field. From DIY projects to home tours, we’ve pulled together our top 12 YouTube channels to follow.

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Emily henderson.

Stylist, author, and TV host, Emily Henderson has taken over the world of interior design with her vintage—inspired aesthetic that many of us have fallen in love with. Her channel, with 48.5k and counting subscribers, encapsulates everything from finding your interior style to client makeovers whose gratitude is enough to bring a tear to your eye.

The Sorry Girls

A fantastic duo who have created their channel as a means to focus on self-empowerment through DIY. The Sorry Girls ‘ projects and renovations are filled with creative ways on how to tackle challenges that come up when it decorating your home. Whether you want to learn how to use an impact drill, or how to DIY your fireplace, The Sorry Girls have its covers.

Happi Habitat

A relatively new channel and yet Gemma Samuels, host of Happi Habitat , is giving us so much inspiration with the makeover projects she has worked on with her clients. Much of Gemma’s work has mid-century modern aesthetic written all over it, and we love it. As well as home tours, each video goes into detail about why she has made specific interior decisions, giving viewers an opportunity to learn about interiors from the perspective of a designer.

Laura Melhuish-Sprague

From shopping hauls to renovation planning, Laura Melhuish-Sprague has been vlogging her home renovation journey over the last few years. Her channel gives an amazing insight into the before, during, and after of making a house a home, and it’s as much about renovating a home as it is about, well life ; sharing the peaks and troughs of getting an idea over the finish line.

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Nook & find tv.

Our blog covers a lot of ground when it comes to interior design, and how to achieve specific styles; including mid century modern, farmhouse, Scandinavian, and shabby chic. We launched nook & find TV earlier this year to give you our latest finds and tips for renovating or decorating your home with affordable and stylish products that work seamlessly together. Tune in with me every Thursday by subscribing here .

Whatever your interior design question, Nick Lewis has you covered. His channel is an honest take on emerging interior trends, as well as those that have had their day. His approach to interior styles comes with an emphasis on how to make a look timeless , instead of trendy and that’s a huge difference when you’re working on a budget. In just under a year, Nick has built a community of 184k subscribers, and honestly? We’re not surprised.

Studio McGee

If you love interiors, there’s no doubt you’ll have come across the work of Studio McGee . Husband and wife, Syd and Shea McGee have been working together on building an interior design studio that has taken the world by storm. They’ve redefined coastal and farmhouse-inspired interiors by blending modern elements throughout all of their projects. Studio McGee’s channel is packed with design tips, home tours, and a glimpse into their own home renovation journey.

Posh Pennies

Making decorating a home easy and affordable are the words everyone wants to hear when starting out on their home and decor journey. From DIY hacks to priceless IKEA finds Vivien, host of Posh Pennies , shares everything she knows on how to decorate a home on a budget and tips on transforming objects such as traffic cones (yep) into a side table.

She Holds Dearly

Simple does it. Sarah, the host of She Holds Dearly , has an eye for how to work vintage thrifted decor into any home. Her channel looks to make decorating simple, while also making the end result unique. With farmhouse interiors being Sarah’s expertise, She Holds Dearly is on to watch for whenever you’re looking for tips on how to style your home with mix and match, old and new decorative pieces.

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Design notes by house & garden.

A short-film series of home tours that will inevitably fill you with country and cottage inspiration. The House & Garden blog is synonymous with interior design, and their channel is no different. From designers to authors, their whimsical aesthetic is perfect for anyone, really but if it’s vintage originality that you’re after, Design Notes is one to watch.

Open Door by AD

Think no expense spared, and a lot of glam. A look inside celebrities’ homes from around the world is a hobby in itself, right? AD has been leading the way in showing the best of architecture, style, and culture when it comes to interior design. Their Open Door series is a showcase of homes that ooze creativity and a reflection of the artistic nature of the celebrities themselves. In all honesty, once you watch one you’ll be hooked.

A showcase of homes that have been defined by Wendy Goodman, New York Magazine’s resident design expert, as outrageous, extravagant, and unusual. Quite the intro for the homes shown in The Cut ‘ Interior Lives ‘ series and let me tell you, it doesn’t disappoint. While short, the films are bursting with eclectic designs that, regardless of taste, will leave you feeling inspired.

Never Too Small

More often than not, small spaces call for big ideas. Never Too Small has dedicated itself to sharing innovative designs for small spaces, including studio apartments and self-contained projects. As more people live in cities and find themselves a home in urban places, thinking about creative ways to improve the quality of life in confined spaces is an exciting challenge in and of itself.

If there’s a blogger you’d like to see on the list, please submit their channel to us at [email protected] . Happy watching!

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The 10 Best Architectural Digest Celebrity House Tours on YouTube

Architectural Digest's YouTube channel, and its "Open Door" series in particular, is one of life's greatest gifts. It filled the void that MTV cribs left in its wake when the series ended in 2010... and we're huge fans.

Because it's not every day we real estate addicts get to see behind the closed doors of luxurious, extravagant, and quirky celebrity homes. From a converted windmill in the Hamptons and a duplex penthouse apartment at the Plaza Hotel in NYC to the mansions of the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles , each home on this list will leave you both in awe and filled with inspiration.

These are the top 10 best Architectural Digest celebrity house tours...

1. robert downey jr..

First up we have Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan Downey's converted windmill abode. This is not your run-of-the-mill (see what we did there?) Hamptons summer home, it was designed by renowned New York City firm Fox-Nahem Associates who transformed the late-19th century windmill into a charming and very private East Hampton masterpiece with stunning grounds. The highlight? Susan's office in the very top of the windmill is the ideal WFH situation and we couldn't be more jealous.

In this very humorous home tour we get to see everything from Robert's art projects and clutter closets to their table-side nap zone and numerous cats. If you're in the mood for a chuckle, look no further.

2. Dakota Johnson

If you love all things mid-century modern, this is the celebrity home tour for you.

Architectural Digest kindly bring us inside the beautiful home of movie star Dakota Johnson. Formerly the home of director Ryan Murphy, Dakota purchased the super private Hollywood Hills home for $3.55 million in 2016. Features of envy include beautiful crushed mohair vintage sofas, her cozy office with book wall, gorgeous green kitchen, and backyard oasis complete with citrus trees, a heated swimming pool, and an elevated bamboo-sheltered hot tub area.

There isn't an inch of this lush but humble abode that we don't love.

3. Wiz Khalifa

This episode of "Open Door" is currently the most viewed of all time with 43 million views. It brings us inside Wiz Khalifa's $4.6 million mansion and recording studio in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.

The rapper's super cool pad features a heated infinity pool with incredible views, a games room with a dab AND booze bar, an underground recording studio, weed-themed photo wall, and a fleet of killer cars. Proof that this man is living the dream.

4. Cara and Poppy Delevigne

You may never find more personality in a home thanks to the Delevigne sisters' jungle-inspired home in Los Angeles.

Nicolò Bini of Line Architecture told Architectural Digest of the home, “I wanted to create a true L.A. moment for them, with nods to California midcentury modern, Laurel Canyon bohemia, Beverly Hills swank, surfing culture, and a little Mexico. Then we tied all that in with Cara and Poppy’s Englishness to give the house another layer of Delevingne charm.” The interior of this home is one-of-a-kind, no doubt about it.

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Over in Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles , you'll find producer and DJ Zedd's $16 million mansion.

Highlights of this Architectural Digest "Open Door" episode include the incredible canyon and hill views, indoor trees, an art gallery, and a Skittle machine. Spanning a whopping 9,500 square feet, this mansion even has its own detached studio and gym and will soon have a separate "guest-house-bowling-alley-complex". Casual...

You can understand why this is the second most viewed video on Architectural Digest's YouTube with a staggering 43 million views.

6. Kendall Jenner

Next up we have supermodel and Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner whose serene Los Angeles home was designed by Kathleen and Tommy Clements and Waldo Fernandez. The interior of the home blends super tasteful elements and earthy shades with fun, unexpected pops of color and a calm, peaceful atmosphere.

Keep an eye out for Kendall's incredible art collection including a signature James Turrell ovoid wall sculpture as well as her incredible fireplace, beautiful bar, art studio, dream-worthy chef's kitchen, gold bathtub, glam room, and so much more.

7. J Balvin

Travel with us to Colombia for this next "Open Door" episode where we get to explore superstar J Balvin's tranquil home. Inspired by Japan aesthetics and minimalism, the house features floor-to-ceiling windows that bring nature indoors. The open plan kitchen and living room open up to the great outdoors, with a wonderful indoor / outdoor flow. The pool area is beyond dream-worthy and is surrounded by lush and tropical greenery and bonsai trees.

The minimalism and neutral color palette changes greatly when you enter J Balvin's walk-in closet where  over 850 pairs of sneaker line the walls in explosions of color. The man loves his shoes...

8. Hilary Duff

Next we'll enjoy a tour of Hilary Duff's vibrant, colorful, and cheerful family home in Los Angeles . A self-confessed home renovation addict, Hilary has renovated this house twice in the last eight years. The latest one has resulted in a quirky and somewhat eccentric aesthetic with a focus on family, livability, and large spaces to spend time in with beautiful art and tasteful features throughout.

The highlight of this home tour has got to be the chicken coop out in the back yard.

9. Tommy Hilfiger

Journey back to New York with us now for what may be the most luxurious and opulent home on this list. Legendary fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee reportedly purchased this duplex penthouse apartment at the Plaza Hotel for $25.5 million in 2008 (they've since sold it for $31 million, although originally listed it for $80 million).

This Plaza apartment overlooks Central Park, with incredible views of the city as far as the eye can see. This particular unit steeped in history having once hosted the likes of The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, and many more iconic figures. You won't find another apartment like this in New York City.

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10. Aaron Paul

Come check out Aaron Paul's custom wood and stone Idaho home. Despite the house being enormous, it has a very cozy, almost cabin-like vibe to it, tucked away in the snowy mountains and surrounded by trees and lakes. Just watching this home tour will make you feel warm 'n' fuzzy inside.

With the help of interior designer Jake Arnold and Pearson Design Group, the Pauls purchased and used the wood from three 120-year-old barns to build the house from scratch. Drool over the cathedral ceilings, vast living spaces, stone bathrooms, spacious bedrooms, and an incredible floor-to-ceiling fireplace.

Plus, a bonus one, but a must-watch nonetheless.

11. Naomi Campbell

Last but not least, we just haaad to include icon Naomi Campbell's Kenya compound and airy villa. On the coast of the Indian Ocean, in the tranquil seaside town of Malindi, lies this tranquil and "very calming place".

From the indoor/outdoor flow and two pools, to the restaurant-like outdoor dining area and on-site spa - we've never seen anything quite like this one... take a look for yourself.

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23 Home Tour Channels To Watch On YouTube In 2023

If you're in the mood for some home design inspiration, these YouTube channels are sure to keep you entertained and informed

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YouTube is a great source for home tours, showcasing luxurious and unique homes around the world. In 2023, you can enjoy a plethora of channels that offer virtual home tours, real estate advice, and inspiration for decorating your own home. Here are 23 home tour channels you should watch in 2023.

1. Architectural Digest

AD is the international authority on design and architecture. AD provides exclusive access to the world’s most beautiful homes and the fascinating people who live in them, bringing its audience a wealth of information on architecture and interior design, art and antiques, travel destinations and extraordinary products. Celebrity homeowners open their doors and provide in-depth tours of their private residences.

2. Living Big in a Tiny House

Have you ever been curious about how people live in tiny houses and how they got started? This channel highlights the adventures of people around the world living in tiny homes and their journey to downsizing and embracing a minimalist lifestyle.

3. Enes Yilmazer

Yilmazer, Mikey and team have achieved the pinnacle of luxury home tours; their channel features the most expansive list of tours of the most exclusive properties around the world. The attention to detail and quality of tours is unmatched in the industry.

4. Erik Conover

Ex-team member on Million Dollar Listing NYC, actor and now influencer, Erik Conover tours a large variety of properties both in New York and internationally. This channel grew quickly and now is one of the most viewed home tour channels on YouTube.

5. Producer Michael

Eccentric entrepreneurs “Producer Michael” and Adam have created their own version of the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Together they tour mansions and look at watches and supercars. Follow along as they tour properties in LA and beyond.

6. Ryan Serhant and spin-offs – Listed and Serhant

Are you a fan of Ryan Serhant from Million Dollar Listing New York? If so, you’ll enjoy watching these channels that his team has built featuring luxurious properties for sale and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his daily life.

7. The Luxury Home Show

The Luxury Home Show is the leading place to watch luxury home tours in the United Kingdom. This channel is a great contrast to US-based tours that tend to feature newer, more modern homes.

8. Propertygrams

Hosts Tyler and Jaden of Propertygrams travel North America to give viewers exclusive access to some of the most beautiful luxury homes on the market. They’ve built up a loyal following of 288,000 subscribers who keep coming back every week for their tours.

9. Legendary Productions

With over a decade of experience collaborating with the nation’s top brokerages, developers, hotel brands and Realtors, Become Legendary is the leading lifestyle-driven content and video production company for the real estate and hospitality industries. Their YouTube channel is a curated playlist of some of the most stunning properties.

10. Josh Altman

Josh Altman, of Million Dollar Listing LA fame, is one of the most well-known and reputable real estate agents globally. His channel features luxury property tours in LA and around the world. The most watched video with over 3.8 million views is a tour of a $45 million mansion featuring a Kobe Bryant basketball court.

11. Jason Matouk

Based out of Miami, Matouk showcases home tours of some of the most luxurious homes, giving you a glimpse into the high-end real estate market. His approach to touring properties makes you feel like you’re right there with him.

12. Marobrothers

The Maro brothers are based out of Marbella, Spain, and feature luxury properties on their channel. They’ve been sharing property tours on YouTube since 2019 with around 13 million views. If you like modern European homes, this is the channel for you.

13. JP – Mansion Tours

Jacob Pasmore appears to be Enes Yilmazer’s protégé in the LA area. His channel is rapidly approaching 100,000 subscribers and posts luxury home tours weekly. Follow along if you want to see multi-million dollar properties with the latest design finishes and trends.

14. Darren Kriz

Darren Kriz is a Los Angeles-based real estate agent licensed with Revel Real Estate who shares unique and luxurious homes in LA. YouTube has helped Kriz grow his business and has helped position him as a local expert.

15. Brad McCallum – Calgary Realtor

Brad McCallum is a real estate agent based in Calgary, Alberta, and on his channel he shares virtual home tours of various properties for sale in the area. He offers expert advice on the Calgary real estate market, including tips on buying and selling homes, as well as insights into current trends in the industry.

16. Christophe Choo

Christophe Choo has been doing videos since long before it became popular. He vlogs about the Beverly Hills area, sharing home tours and insights on the market. Viewers enjoy his neighborhood tours and deep knowledge of the history of the area and homes in Beverly Hills.

17. Norma Does it All

Based out of Texas, Norma Vargas has been consistently sharing tours of new homes in her area since 2019 and has rapidly gained a following on YouTube. With 32,000 subscribers and over 8 million views, she is inspirational for anyone who wants to become the local expert and get found online.

18. Designer Home Tours

Designer Home Tours is a channel dedicated to showcasing the most beautiful interior design in the US today and sharing ideas and insights from America’s top design professionals. You’ll get a look inside some of the top luxury real estate in the country and go behind the scenes with the people who created it.

19. North New Jersey Fine Tours

Jason Pierce’s channel features virtual tours of homes in northern New Jersey, providing a close-up look at the architecture, design and lifestyle in this beautiful region. The most popular videos are of mega-mansions including one tour with 2.4 million views in the last four years.

20. Colemandancer

This real estate group based out of Nashville, Tennessee, showcases luxury new construction homes in the area. Together Sam and Brandon have gotten over 3 million views on their channel, averaging 25,000-plus views per video with just under 18,000 subscribers.

21. The Boutique Real Estate Group

The Boutique Real Estate Group has been on the cutting edge of listing videos, and their channel features luxury homes and high-end real estate properties across Southern California. Raj Qsar provides valuable insights into the local real estate market, as well as tips for buying and selling luxury homes. The channel’s high-quality videos feature stunning visuals and detailed property tours, making it an excellent resource for anyone looking to explore the Southern California luxury real estate market.

22. Smart Home Tours

Full disclosure: This is my own channel, which focuses on smart homes and home automation technology plus tours of homes equipped with the latest smart home devices, ranging from voice-activated assistants and smart thermostats to smart lighting and security systems. Here I provide in-depth explanations of each home’s smart features and their benefits, as well as insights into the latest trends in the smart home industry. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the latest advancements in home automation, Smart Home Tours is an informative and engaging channel to follow.

23. Jesse Peters

Based out of Winnipeg, Peters is a comedic legend and DIY video enthusiast. While he may not have as many subscribers or views, and certainly isn’t showing multi-million dollar properties, his tours are entertaining and engaging, proving you don’t need to spend a ton of money to create great content.

Whether you are a real estate enthusiast, an aspiring homeowner or simply in the mood for some home design inspiration, these YouTube channels are sure to keep you entertained and informed. So, sit back, relax and get ready to be transported to some of the most beautiful and stylish homes in the world.

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Inside the Big Brother house

Tour the famous house and garden in its new London location.

Located at Garden Studios in Brent, north-west London (its previous home was Elstree Studios in Borehamwood), this year's custom-built Big Brother house has been decorated in dopamine -inducing colours, from a cobalt blue freestanding bath to green kitchen cabinets and a pink island.

In an interview with Deadline , ITV commissioning editor Peter Tierney described it as 'the best Big Brother UK house ever and potentially one of the best anywhere in the world'.

Tour the Big Brother UK house below...

The main living area

The hub of the home is a modern, circular sitting area which will become the focus of eviction nights. There are lots of curves (geometric rugs, colourful round stools and a curvilinear sofa), and punchy, vibrant colours used throughout, from dusky teal to rust orange (the multicoloured arched hallway is a particular highlight), as well as plush velvet furnishings.

The kitchen

Notably there's a lot of wood, from the kitchen island to wood panelling used on the walls in the main living area, plus brickwork to convey warmth and character and to add texture.

The bedroom

The bedroom is huge, comprising single and double beds, an arched ceiling, plus a large pampering station.

The bathroom

In the bathroom, the tub stands on a plinth and is surrounded by an expansive vanity area and luxurious lounging space with showers.

The mezzanine level

A new addition to the house, and a first for BBUK, is a mezzanine level with a glass wall which allows housemates to overlook the communal living space. To ensure the upstairs area is fully accessible, it can be entered either via stairs or a specially installed mobility lift.

The Diary Room chair

One of Big Brother 's most iconic and recognisable features, the brand new Diary Room chair is made from 100 per cent post-consumer recycled polyester. It's where housemates will discuss the latest antics and cast nominations on their fellow housemates.

Meanwhile, out in the garden, the Jacuzzi once again takes centre stage and there's even a water tank to collect rainfall to power the hot tub. Additional features include a cosy patio -style seating area and a seating nook in the shape of Big Brother 's famous eye.

Olivia Heath is the Daily Editor at House Beautiful. Heading up all things digital, Olivia loves nothing more than uncovering tomorrow's biggest design trends and revealing the best tips and tricks to help you decorate your home like an interior designer. Week by week Olivia shares the most stylish high street buys to help you get the look for less (while compiling her very own, and rather lengthy, homeware lust list) and showcases the best makeovers (who doesn't love a before & after?), as well as the hottest and most unique properties on the market.

Prior to making the switch to interiors on House Beautiful , Olivia worked at Reveal magazine, where she reported on celebrity and entertainment news by day, and attended showbiz parties and red carpet events by night! Olivia has an MA in Journalism with an NCTJ qualification, and a BA in Journalism and Media & Cultural Studies.

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Do YouTube House Tours Show Off an Outdated American Dream?

Social media stars exhibit grand houses representing an ideal, home ownership, that is increasingly hard to come by for the average millennial. Millennials might not want it anyway.

YouTuber personalities — lifestyle vloggers, family-oriented channels and beauty gurus — reel in whopping numbers of views when they invite their subscribers into their homes . The house tour is almost its own genre of video, like the makeup tutorial or ever-relevant skin care routine. Unlike those videos, however, house tours are less about teaching and more about showing.

House tours provide a glance into the luxurious lifestyle a YouTube career can provide, showing that internet fame might be the truest fast-track to the traditional American dream of owning property.

Viral house tours are most often in the grandest homes, inviting viewers into McMansions and futuristic palaces in LA. They show off the kinds of “dream homes” one might ogle over on HGTV, except that the owners, rather than wealthy middle-aged couples with fancy titles, are millennials who’ve reached absurd amounts of wealth via YouTube.

Makeup-guru-turned-millionaire Jeffree Star, for example, showed off his palatial mansion in January to 24 million users. The property is quite an accomplishment for anyone, let alone someone who is only 34 years old . “Six years ago, I had $500 to my name,” he says in the beginning of the video, showing how internet success can catapult “ordinary people” to the crest of the almost otherworldly affluence represented by an eight-bedroom compound in Calabasas.

“No dream is ever too big,” Star prefaces his tour, on a backdrop of a massive backyard pool and columned patio. But if YouTube stars think sprawling mansions make up viewers’ wildest dreams, are they assuming that their audiences subscribe to the excessive consumerism that defines U.S. culture ? And if so, are they right?

A professor of international relations at George Washington University, Amitai Etzioni, defines consumerism as “the obsession with acquisition that has become the organizing principle of American life.” Consumerism becomes a “social disease” when large amounts of people attempt to satisfy the higher human needs of affection, self-esteem and self-actualization through the acquisition of more and more goods and services.

Highly anticipated YouTuber house tours perpetuate consumerism because many of them can’t be beat for their opulence and the aura of “made it”-ness their tour guides seem intent on selling. The ACE Family, a young family of four who share vlogs to more than 18 million subscribers, recently uploaded a house tour lasting a full hour.

In this video, Austin McBroom and Catherine Paiz show viewers around their massive compound, which they explain consists of two houses combined together. Amenities like a Steinway piano that plays itself and a game room stocked with real arcade machines promote the belief that spending exorbitant amounts on in-home extravagances represents an exciting marker of career achievement.

However, millennials overall reject lives based around the materialism of older demographics. The benefits of minimalism have resonated with younger generations who realize that acquiring more and more things doesn’t guarantee fulfillment. Buying less means less debt, a smaller environmental footprint and less pressure to impress with newer and better things.

Millennials have a different set of values around money. These values have been shaped by a historic recession, a struggling job market and a record amount of student debt. Those between the ages of 18 and 34 prefer to spend money on experiences rather than goods , and to buy ethically and environmentally conscious products over others. The Tiny House phenomenon stands as the perfect counter-image to the grandiose homes influencers display to their following. Even though internet users gobble up tours of luxury homes on YouTube, millennials’ trending toward  minimalism reveal that they aren’t entirely sold on the dream.

Owning a large house also just isn’t attainable for scores of young people looking to buy homes for the first time. A home-buying crisis faces millennials. Rising home prices and crushing amounts of student debt make it hard for the millennial generation to afford traditional homes.

Young influencers like James Charles, teenage YouTube couple The Traphamily , and beauty guru turned lifestyle vlogger Remi Ashten have all posted videos in the past year showing viewers their first homes. Each creator is no older than 25. For better or worse, as homeowners under 30, they represent an anomaly .

However, there is no denying that the house tours are seductive. While the sizes of each home vary, all of the properties are upscale, with luxe architecture and wide open rooms that will require an investment just to furnish. No matter what channel they are uploaded to, house tours attract some of the most views and thus become the most popular videos for any given creator. Commenters gush over the beauty of the home, their own jealousy and their pride at seeing a creator they’ve followed complete a landmark achievement of adulthood.

Owning a home has long been a hallmark of the American dream . Home ownership signifies the attainment of a certain level of economic and personal prosperity that America, “the land of opportunity,” promises. When YouTubers show viewers around their impressive homes, they do more than fulfill their duties as content creators. They’re selling a dream. That is why millions of viewers — subscribers and non-subscribers alike — click on these videos enough times for them to be a channel’s most-viewed video.

Perhaps the popularity of YouTube house tours has to do with the absurdity of watching a 20-something give a tour of a stately property that is all their own. Viewers are attracted to the story of affluence reached at such a young age, but they also know that this story is a fairy tale . With the top 3% of YouTubers making a total of around $17,000 per year, being able to afford a ritzy place is unlikely even for those that try their hand at success on the platform.

While captivating, YouTube house tours miss the mark. Out of necessity, but also out of changing values, millennials’ ambitions consist of what can’t be bought. Despite what the views suggest, for many, “dream houses” will not capture the American dream.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. and U.K. will begin restricting the trade of new Russian-origin metals — including aluminum, copper and nickel — on global metal exchanges and in derivatives trading.

The announcement is meant to follow up on the Group of Seven nations' commitment in February “to reduce Russia’s revenues from metals” as its invasion into Ukraine has dragged on for more than two years.

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Russia is a key exporter of metals like aluminum, steel and titanium — but British and American officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the announcement, said the economic impact from the ban would be negligible for consumers and producers.

The intent is to limit Russia's revenues from metals, they say, as metals have earned the nation $40 billion in the past two years, according to British officials.

“Our new prohibitions on key metals, in coordination with our partners in the United Kingdom, will continue to target the revenue Russia can earn to continue its brutal war against Ukraine,” said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in a news release.

“By taking this action in a targeted and responsible manner, we will reduce Russia’s earnings while protecting our partners and allies from unwanted spillover effects," she said.

The officials said new Russian metals will not be allowed to be traded on the exchanges, including the London Metal Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. However, metals produced before midnight Saturday in London will be permitted.

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and EU have levied sanctions on Russia’s biggest banks and its elite , frozen the assets of the country’s Central Bank located outside the country and excluded its financial institutions from the SWIFT bank messaging system.

The U.S. and U.K. have also previously sanctioned Russian gold, gas and diamonds.

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I love how the podcast ‘Mind the Game’ reminds us that LeBron is brilliant

OPINION: LeBron James' new podcast reveals that his mental approach to the game is next level.

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I love the new LeBron James podcast “ Mind the Game” with LeBron James and JJ Redick because it’s doing so much more than other basketball podcasts. And there’s a lot of NBA podcasts. The NBA has produced more podcasters than any other major sports league in America. 

There are several great ones. “ Knuckleheads with Quinton Richardson and Darius Miles .” “ All the Smoke ” with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. “ The ETCs with Kevin Durant .” “ The Draymond Green Show .” “ The Old Man & the Three ” with JJ Redick. “ The Why with Dwayne Wade .” These are all really strong shows, but most basketball podcasts are a deep dive into who their guests are and what their basketball journey has been like. They don’t usually get into the nitty-gritty of the game itself. 

Wade’s young show has been fantastic at trying to get into the feelings of his NBA friends as if he were a therapist. But none of these shows go deep into the X’s and O’s of the game like “Mind the Game.” This is like basketball graduate school classroom stuff. I have been watching the NBA for decades — I remember when Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were rookies. A lot of the time on “Mind the Game,” I have no idea what they’re talking about. They’re going on about “floppy” and “America’s Play” and “X5”; they might as well be speaking Greek. But I am getting something out of it.

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What I’m getting is a dive into the basketball mind of LeBron James and how he sees the game. And the message that’s coming through is this man is a genius. His mental approach to the game is next level. I don’t mean mental toughness. I mean his intellectual ability to comprehend and see the game. In one episode, he explained that sometimes in a huddle, the coach will draw up a play and then he’ll look at the defense and he’ll tell his teammates to flip the play, i.e., run it in the opposite way. James says most NBA players cannot conceive of what that looks like without having it drawn up for them. James said he was able to flip a play in his mind while on the floor when he was 10 years old. 

This is not specifically about being smart or dumb. I look at smart or dumb as how much accurate information have you acquired and how quickly and accurately are you able to process that information. What we’re talking about here is something else — it’s the ability to use your mind as a video projector. He can see images in his mind so sharply, and he can manipulate those images so quickly that it’s almost like he can see the future because he can precisely envision things in his mind’s eye. 

The big message I’m getting from “Mind The Game” is that James has a very powerful mind. So often, elite Black athletes are explained away as being athletic freaks. They say he’s dominant because he’s bigger, stronger and more athletic than the rest of them. Well, James is for sure bigger, stronger and more athletic than most of the NBA, but on top of all that, he has a supercomputer in his skull and that is a big part of his success.

Touré is a host and Creative Director at theGrio. He is the host of Masters of the Game on theGrioTV. He is also the host and creator of the docuseries podcast “Being Black: The ’80s” and the animated show “Star Stories with Toure” which you can find at TheGrio.com/starstories. He is also the host of the podcast “Toure Show” and the podcast docuseries “Who Was Prince?” He is the author of eight books including the Prince biography Nothing Compares 2 U and the ebook The Ivy League Counterfeiter.

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