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Have a cat? Want to buy a home? Then make your way to the West Coast. According to a new ranking, Oregon and Washington are home to the two most cat-friendly housing markets in the nation.

Thanks to yet another drop in mortgage rates last week, homeowners could save big by refinancing. In fact, according to new data, a refinance could help more than 8 million borrowers shave at least 0.75 percent off their interest rate.

Most renters wish they owned a home. In fact, according to a new report, nearly half of all renters say they regret renting instead of buying.

Homebuying demand is up. In fact, according to a new survey of real estate pros, nearly 60 percent say recent drops in mortgage rates have caused demand to spike in their areas.

Americans who are on the fence about buying a home might want to act soon. Home prices just notched their first growth spurt in over a year, and according to some experts, they’re only going to rise from there.

Mortgage insurance often gets a bad rap. But according to new data, it actually helped more than 1 million Americans either purchase a home or refinance their mortgage loan last year.

Baby Boomers are flocking to Las Vegas. According to a new report, one Vegas ZIP code has seen a 79 percent spike in Boomer population in just the last five years.

Construction is up in the Lone Star State. According to a new analysis, three Texas cities made the nation’s list of most residential construction permits last year — a promising sign for those looking to build or buy a new home.

Want to make sure you’re buying a home where natural disasters are unlikely and crime rates are low? According to a new list, you might want to look North

For first-time homebuyers, choosing the right location is key. And according to a new analysis? That location just might be Memphis, Tennessee.

Housing is still on sellers’ sides, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to buy a home. In fact, according to new data, there are actually 10 cities where a buyers market might soon be on the horizon.

It seems Millennial homeowners are taking advantage of lower mortgage rates. According to new data, Millennial refinances have officially hit their highest point in more than a year.

Though home flipping is actually making up a larger share of all home sales lately, investors are making less profit from their ventures. In fact, according to new data, home flipping profits have hit their lowest point since early 2016.

House price growth may be slowing down, but American homeowners still have something to celebrate. According to new data, they've gained more than $485 million in home equity in just the past year.

Politicians have been tossing around the idea of student debt forgiveness for years. Though an official policy has yet to be passed, new data shows it would be monumental for Millennial homebuying prospects if enacted.

Have solar panels? Then you might consider selling your house. According to new data, homes with solar panels fetch a premium when compared to other properties.

Home prices are still rising, but their growth has officially slowed for the 12th month in a row. According to new data, home prices grew by just 3.7 percent in March.

There’s never been a better time to buy a home — at least not in the last three years. According to a new analysis, housing affordability has officially increased for the first time since 2016.

Looking for affordable housing? According to new data from Trulia, Pittsburgh’s your best bet. The city has the highest number of affordable neighborhoods in the entire country.

Americans are getting more optimistic about the housing market. According to a new report, nearly one in five expect the home search to get easier in the coming months. The optimism is particularly obvious among would-be Millennial buyers.