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

Trade wars, ironically, can help the housing market by inducing rock-bottom rates. But they can also make building materials more expensive, driving up home prices. Are trade wars a net benefit for home buyers?

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.

If you've ever been tempted by real estate investing, now might be the perfect time to turn your dream into reality. Because the factors that can lead to success rarely line up better than they do today.

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.

When Freddie Mac published its latest mortgage rate forecast on May 15, it contained good news for homeowners and homebuyers alike. It reckons mortgage rates will probably rise only a little between now and the end of 2020.

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.

Moving out before your home’s off the market could come back to haunt you. According to a new analysis, vacant homes sell for $11,000 less than homes that are occupied. The damage is even worse in certain parts of the country.

Boston homebuyers, beware. According to new data from Realtor.com, Beantown lays claim to the nation’s hottest housing market. Homes in the city see significantly more views per property and fewer days on the market than the national average.

There’s yet another positive sign for up-and-coming homebuyers. According to a new report, home values have fallen for the first time in seven years.

More than 12 million homeowners are planning to sell their house in the next 1.5 years. And according to new data, many of them are speeding up their initial timelines due to recent market shifts.

Is a buyer's market on the horizon? According to a new analysis, the housing market is “gradually shifting in favor of buyers” — especially on the high-priced West Coast.

American incomes are on the rise. According to a new analysis, income growth has outpaced housing costs in all 100 of the country’s biggest cities.