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The gap between the costs of buying a home vs renting one is shrinking. According to a new analysis, the monthly cost to buy fell over the last year.

The coronavirus and mortgage rates are now closely related. The virus has pushed down mortgage rates — and it could push them down further in coming weeks.

New survey data shows that just 11% of Americans are planning on buying a house this year. But among Millennials alone? That share almost doubles.

According to new data, home sellers are seeing over $65,000 in profits when selling their properties — the highest profit share in 13 years.

Americans see a real estate agent as a valuable asset, but they aren’t putting in the effort to find the right one for the job. 

There’s more bad news for renters. According to the latest data, rents rose yet again in 91% of the country’s biggest cities.

Think Americans are moving toward populated states like New York, Texas and California? Think again. This is the new top spot for movers.

According to a new analysis, the Sooner State is home to the best city in the nation for first-time homebuyers this year.

If you’re looking to buy a house in 2020, you may want to head south. According to a new survey, that’s where home values will grow the most this year.

Thinking of selling your house this year? A new study shows a back porch or patio may make it more marketable (and command a higher price).

Forget spring. According to 2019’s stats, the busiest home shopping season actually starts in January in many for the country’s biggest markets.

Single-family rents continued their climb last month with a 3.1 percent jump over the year. The spike was worse on the lower-priced end of the market.

Millennials have been staking their claim on the housing industry. But Gen Zers? Experts say they’ll play an even bigger role.

VA mortgage fees and loan limits will change on January 1, 2020. Some vets will pay more while others will pay less. Here's how VA loan changes affect you.

Buying a home may be cheaper than you think. In some cities, buying a home takes almost half as much money as it does to rent. 

American homeowners gained more than $5,000 in home equity last quarter. In states like Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah it was four times that or more.

The number of Millennial refinances recently hit a record high, accounting for more than a third of all closed loans in a single month.

Worried about qualifying for a mortgage? You might not need to. According to new data, credit standards are actually loosening.