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Mortgage rates are still on the decline, despite a recent rate hike from the Federal Reserve. This dip is likely behind the most recent increase in existing home sales — the first such jump in more than six months, according to Freddie Mac.

Buying a home before marriage is becoming increasingly more popular — particularly with women. According to new data, single women are almost twice as likely as single men to become homebuyers.

Want to avoid a burglary or robbery in your newly purchased house? Then you might want to steer clear of Texas. According to a new study, the Lone Star State has the highest amount of burglary losses in the entire country.

Looking to invest in winter vacation rentals? Then do it now. According to a new study, the best discounts historically happen between October and February — and time is running out.

Considering a home purchase in 2019? Then head to Miami. According to a new forecast, the Florida city will likely offer the most deals to homebuyers in the new year.

When it comes to saving for a down payment, Millennials are falling behind. In fact, according to a new study, nearly half of Millennial renters have zero down payment savings at all.

American homebuyers are flocking toward warmer climates. According to a new study, U.S. residents are increasingly leaving colder states, instead buying homes in places like Florida, Texas and California.

Can’t decide where to put down roots? If you’re looking for a safe spot to avoid natural disasters, identity theft or burglary, you might want to buy a home in Columbia, Maryland. The city was just named the country’s safest place in America.

Homeowners have seen serious gains in equity this year. According to the latest data, the average owner saw their home equity jump 9.4 percent since 2018 — an aggregate increase of $775.2 billion across the nation.

Homeowners are planning to spend big this holiday season — but not just on gifts. According to a new survey, a whopping third of homeowners are planning home improvements this season, opting to spend 10 times what most Americans have allotted for gifts.

It turns out Millennials aren’t as bad with money as most assume. In fact, according to a new report from Bank of America, the Millennial generation is actually just as good — if not better — at managing their money than past cohorts were.

Natural disasters are on the rise — and according to a new survey, homeowners are woefully underprepared. Few have flood insurance, most don’t have generators and even fewer have a safe room or shelter in case of emergency.

Digitization is on the rise across the real estate industry. According to a new survey of experts, homebuyers will likely encounter chatbots, eclosing processes, digital notaries and online communication portals as we head into 2019.

Where are the nation’s oldest and youngest homeowners? According to a new analysis, older homebuyers flock to warmer climes in Florida, Arizona and Hawaii. Younger ones? You’ll find them in Utah, Iowa and Texas.

Want help paying down that mortgage loan? Just ask your parents. According to a new study, most U.S. parents would give their children nearly $6,000 to pay down debts — without expecting any sort of repayment at all.

Home prices are still rising, but according to the latest data, they’ve hit their slowest growth rate since January 2017. Sixteen of the top 20 markets are also seeing slower price gains.

There’s yet another reason for home buyers to celebrate. According to new data, the number of sight unseen offers has dropped significantly — indicating less competition and easing inventory pains in many markets.

Millennial homebuyers are big on fixer-uppers. But what exactly are the projects they’re gravitating toward? According to a new report, closet overhauls, craft rooms and landscaping projects are among the tops.

It seems Americans are taking the country’s housing woes into their own hands. With construction down and inventory still low, new data shows homeowners are investing more in remodeling and building accessory dwelling units to make up for it.