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If you’re willing to move to Chicago, it might be easier than you think to save for a down payment. According to a new analysis, the Windy City is the nation’s best place to save for a home.

If you haven’t gotten out of the rent race yet, the latest data might have you considering it. According to the newly released Single-Family Rent Index, rents have jumped more than 4 percent in just 2018 alone.

Home prices may be rising, but they’re not yet out of reach for the average renter. In fact, home buyers willing to move to Detroit -- as well as a few other Midwest and Southern towns — can actually find quite a steal.

There might be light at the end of the housing inventory tunnel. The latest data shows both single-family starts and residential construction permits were up last month — and experts say both are a sign of good things to come.

The nation’s 100 most populated counties vary greatly in median age. And according to a new analysis, that age may influence local home prices, too.

Having a hard time selling your home? You might want to try Redfin. The online real estate brokerage is getting into the buying game with its latest Redfin Now service.

Buyers looking for a luxury home might be in luck. According to new data, the country will gain 23 more million-dollar housing markets by the end of next year.

Want to sell your home to Millennials? Then you might want to upgrade the kitchen. According to a new survey, it’s the most important room in the house.

Itching to get in on that fixer-upper trend? Then get ready to head to the Midwest. According to new rankings, that’s where most of the nations’ top home flipping markets lie.

Love sunshine and oranges? Ready to buy your first home? Then you might want to pack your bags and head to Tampa, Florida. According to a new ranking, it’s the No. 1 spot in the nation for first-time home buyers.

Actual house prices might be rising, but according to new data, home buying power is still pretty high. In fact, according to the Real House Price Index from First American, U.S. home buying power is actually up over seven years ago.

Investors looking to cash in on vacation rentals might want to set their sights southward. According to new data, markets in Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina hold the most earning potential, with Florida’s Forgotten Coast claiming the No. 1. spot.

Want to know how much utility bills on that house you’re eyeing will be? Not sure what to offer or what a home is worth? Thanks to a new real estate personal assistant, you’ll soon be able to ask your phone or smart speaker for just such information.

Don’t want to spend all your cash on boring home maintenance costs? Then avoid buying a house in New Jersey. According to a new analysis, the state boasts the highest home maintenance expenses in the entire nation.

Though home prices are rising in much of the country, there are still places renters can save serious cash by buying a house. The city that boasts the most savings? According to new data, that’d be Clayton, Georgia.

Considering a little remodel? If you want the most bang for your buck, you may want to focus on the kitchen and bathroom only. According to new data, that’s where the home’s highest-ROI renovation projects lie.

Considering becoming a landlord? Then you might want to head to Texas. According to a new analysis, the Lone Star State is home to six of the nation’s 20 highest-yielding college towns.

Hoping to buy a home on the West Coast? Then you might have a hard go of it. According to a new analysis, the region is home to all but one of the nation’s 10 most competitive housing markets.

If you’re considering a home purchase, now might be the time to act. According to new data, homebuying competition is declining, with just 14 percent of Americans planning to buy in the next 12 months.