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The states with the highest energy bills might shock you into moving
Energy bills vary greatly by state, according to a new survey from WalletHub.
Finally! 11 Cities Where Home Prices Are Falling—and the Steepest Drop Will Shock You
Mortgage rates might remain stubbornly high, but home prices seem to be leveling off—and are already falling in certain cities.
Home prices are rising fast in these 10 cities — with some surprises leading the pack
Home prices reached a median of $442,500 in May, according to Realtor.com® data—that’s up just slightly from $441,000 a year earlier.
Want a free historic mansion? Here's the ridiculous catch
How’s this for a home deal: a free mansion! Sounds great, but for the next owner of the Hood Mansion, there’s a catch—and it’s a pricey one: It has to...
Blue state residents are fleeing to red states for lower house prices: ‘Don’t Bring Your Politics,’ locals warn
America’s Republican-leaning red states are winning at drawing in new residents from blue states—but locals don’t like it one bit.
The dream of homeownership is fading -- here’s how to navigate the market
High home prices and stubborn mortgage rates make the current housing market seemingly difficult to navigate—particularly for underserved populations.
Need a bargain? 4 markets where homebuyers can still find foreclosures—but there are risks
Cash-strapped home shoppers desperate for a deal might ponder buying a home in foreclosure. Yet lately, these deals have been harder to find.
These are the world’s most ‘impossibly unaffordable’ cities—and 5 of them are in the U.S.
Take a look at the world's most 'impossibly unaffordable' cities, including 5 which are in the U.S.
The most rent-burdened city in the Midwest is in this key battleground state, posing complex challenges for Biden's campaign
Milwaukee was the most rent-burdened city in the Midwest last month, outpacing larger cities such as Chicago and Indianapolis when it comes to the share of income the typical renter...
How to boost your credit score if you're a first-time homebuyer
It’s simple: The better your credit history, the higher your score—and the better your opportunities for a home loan.
How this US region has become a hip place to live — with it also being dirt cheap
The first new wave of Appalachian settlers in the 2010s was largely retirees, but the area has recently started attracting younger age groups, too.
The Fed’s latest interest rate decision could affect a housing market near ‘breaking point’
Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated through the summer, after Federal Reserve policymakers held the benchmark interest rate steady at their latest meeting.
So you want to buy a house: Here's the kind of good credit score that you'll need
If you’re hoping to buy a home with a conventional mortgage, one number you’ll want to get to know well is your credit score.
These 10 US cities have the most homes under $200K—but maybe not for long
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate prices skyrocketed. Here are some cities with homes priced below $200,000 that make up the vast majority of listings.
Here’s how many home sales were ‘lost’ by the mortgage rate lock-in effect
The lock-in effect refers to the phenomenon where homeowners with existing mortgages at lower interest rates are hesitant to sell their homes and buy new ones at a much higher mortgage rate.
In red-hot real estate markets, why do certain homes just not sell?
Realtors explain the factors that lead up to certain homes not selling quickly despite being in desirable locations.
These are the cheapest months to buy a beach house
If renting a beach house is on your summer agenda, brace yourself to spend a bundle.
5 states where homebuyers could save more than $100K by comparison shopping for a mortgage
For many prospective homebuyers, high mortgage rates are putting a damper on the dream of homeownership.
The number of US homes for sale is slowly returning to normal: An ‘incredible trend,’ economists say
Homebuyers willing to brave today’s high mortgage rates might at least be delighted to find that they have plenty of homes to consider.
America’s top 10 buyer’s markets—where you can still land a bargain below the asking price
Buyers face a tough housing market these days: With listing prices hovering at $430,000 and mortgage interest rates near 7%, the cards seem to be stacked against them.