The top 20 emerging housing markets in America this fall have one key thing in common that’s attracting buyers from all over the country.
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Homebuyers Can Still Get a Mid-6% Mortgage Rate—There’s Just One Big Catch
As housing costs have soared, more homebuyers are succumbing to the temptation of a riskier loan with a lower mortgage rate.
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Rent Now, Buy Never? The Cities Where Paying Cheap Rent Makes More Sense Than Buying a Home
We examined the data to find the places where renters can save a few bucks by buying—and where it’s still cheaper to keep renting.
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Bargain Buys: The 10 U.S. Cities With the Most Homes Priced Below $250K
With home affordability waning, we went searching for where shoppers can find the largest percentage of homes for sale priced below $250,000.
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The No. 1 Reason Why So Many Homebuyers Are Unable To Become Homeowners
This is the biggest obstacle that most first-time homebuyers are facing in today’s challenging real estate market.
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What’s Happening With Home Prices This Fall? See the Cities Where They’re Rising—and Falling—the Most Now
As we head into fall, generally the best time for homebuyers, housing prices have nudged up. See how your area ranks.
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Housing Affordability Is Now at Its Worst Level Since 1984, Black Knight Says
In January 2013, the payment-to-income ratio was just 17.1%. In July 2023, it was 38%.
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The Best Place To Buy a Home Right Now May Be This Unassuming State in Middle America
There are certain parts of the country where home prices are rising faster than others that have markets that are expected to remain strong.
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Affordable, Affordable, Affordable: What America’s 20 Hottest Housing Markets All Have in Common Now
The hottest housing markets in the nation are also more affordable. So where should bargain-hunting buyers be looking for homes?
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Mortgage Rates Are About 7%. Are They Coming Down Anytime Soon?
Homebuyers watching mortgage rates climb above 7% should buckle up. However, they probably won’t enjoy this ride.
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