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It seems the longstanding shortage of housing inventory may be on its way out — particularly in some of America’s higher-priced markets. In fact, according to new data from Trulia, some of the nation’s most expensive markets have actually seen the highest jump in listings over the last year.

Home buyers have a lot to celebrate. Not only was home price growth at its lowest point in four years last month, but inventory crunches are starting to let up, too. Add in that more than 25 percent of sellers dropped their home’s listing price in August, and it seems we might have a buyer’s market sooner than many expected.

Looking to buy a home in today’s competitive housing market? Thanks to a new tool from Knock.com, determining when to bid — and even how much to offer — just got a little bit easier.

What does the American dream home look like exactly? According to a new study, it’s a four-bedroom, 5,000-square foot house on the water. It also comes with a whopping 10 acres of land.

Want to make some extra Airbnb income? Then buy in a small or medium-sized market with lots of residents — preferably one with warmer weather. According to new data, these are your best bet for banking the big bucks on the short-term vacation rental market.

The rising rent problem isn’t getting any better. Rents rose 3 percent over the year in July, with low-end properties seeing the biggest jumps. Rent prices in Orlando, in particular, have skyrocketed in the last year.

When it comes to housing amenities, buyers are putting their money where their mouth is. In fact, according to a new study, some Americans are willing to pay $100 or more per month just to have certain features in their home or property.

If you fall in line with the findings of a recent financial literacy study, you may want to consider studying up before buying a home. According to the data, a large chunk of Americans aren’t familiar with some of the most basic financial terms — many of which play a big role in both buying and owning a home.

It looks like the suburbs are getting a serious dose of growth in the coming years. According to a new analysis, a whopping 60 percent of Generation Z prefer suburban living — and 83 percent of that cohort plans to buy a home in the next five years.

Credit definitely plays a huge role in someone’s ability to get a mortgage, but according to a new study, location does, too. In fact, in some cities, an overwhelming share of home buyers have a credit score of 649 or less.

It seems like the red-hot housing market might finally be cooling off. According to a new survey, almost half of all homeowners think home buying has gotten less competitive in the last year. Even more think the ever-pricy California and Colorado markets have slowed down.

Going digital isn’t the only way Millennials are approaching home buying differently than past generations. According to new data, they’re also eschewing the “marry first; buy a house second” tradition. In some markets, single Millennial home buyers are even outnumbering married ones by a mile.

Planning to buy a home and start a family? Then get ready to get to head to Kansas. According to a new ranking, the Sunflower State is home to the nation’s most family-friendly city.

Homeowners looking to remodel now have tech tools to help. From easing the contractor search to helping find the right projects, two tools in particular can make remodeling a breeze.

Looking to invest in high-value real estate? Then buy in a neighborhood with “Island,” “Beach” or “Harbor” in the name. According to a new analysis, these monikers come with the highest average home values in the country.

Stats show that rents rose in 88 percent of major metros last month, and the national average rent has grown nearly 3 percent since last year. But to really understand just how expensive rents have gotten, a recent analysis looked at the income that each state's average rental home requires.

The mortgage process is getting more and more digital. In fact, according to a new study, a whopping 92 percent of recent mortgage borrowers did online research before even speaking to a lender. Just 57 percent of borrowers did the same five to 10 years ago.

Scottsdale, Arizona, tops America's list of most pet-friendly cities. What other metros made the list, and which aren't so welcoming to your furry friend? Read on to find out.

Want more housing inventory to choose from? Then you might want to head to a pricier market. According to a new analysis, home listings are up in many of the nation’s more expensive metros.

Home prices might still be rising, but they’re at least rising at a slower pace. According to the latest data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency, home price growth was at just 1.1 percent last quarter — its slowest rate in the last four years.