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Properties taxes increased by 4 percent nationwide last year, but the upward trend wasn’t unilateral. In fact, according to new data, some cities saw property tax rates as low as 0.35 percent last year.

It’s getting harder and harder to be a renter, it seems. According to new data, rents are now up in 92 percent of the country’s largest cities.

With the median home price hitting $300,000 for the first time ever last week, choosing your location wisely has never been so important when buying a house. Fortunately, according to new data, there are still a few U.S. locales where home prices are affordable — or even dropping.

Agents and homebuyers looking to speed up the overall homebuying process are in luck. Thanks to a newly launched platform, making an offer on a house — and even negotiating counteroffers — is as simple as the click of a button.

The Freddie Mac HomeOne program removes income and geographic restrictions from its 3% down loan. Buyers can qualify for a low down payment even without low-income status.

Down payments, closing costs and homeowner’s insurance — these are all costs homebuyers need to prep for when purchasing a house. But what about other things like maintenance and home improvement? New data reveals just how much homeowners are spending on these costs — and how much new buyers should budget for.

Profit margins are up for single-family property investors. In fact, according to new data, some counties have seen rental profits jump as much as 29 percent in just the last year.

A few months ago, it didn't make sense for many homeowners to refinance. But almost overnight, nearly 5 million of them can cut their monthly payments. What's going on?

Home inspections can provide key insights when buying a house. And according to new data, it could also save serious cash, too. In fact, the average inspection reveals more than $11,000 in potential repairs.

Three percent mortgage rates are a real possibility in 2019, and in fact, already here for some borrowers, according to The Mortgage Reports daily survey. See if you qualify for a rate in the 3s.

Decreasing mortgage rates, rising wages and a finally improving supply of inventory all spell good news for the housing market. In fact, according to one expert, “a stronger than expected” spring homebuying season is ahead.

Brexit drama is pushing down US mortgage rates. Should mortgage shoppers act now or wait for rates to drop even lower?

No money for a down payment? That might not be a problem. According to a new analysis, the majority of recent Millennial and Generation X homebuyers pay either no down payment or down payments of less than 10 percent when purchasing their home.

Digital mortgage solutions are a major priority for today’s homebuyers. In fact, according to a new survey, half of all homebuyers choose their mortgage lender based on whether they offered a digital portal or not.

Thinking of buying a new house in 2019? Chicago’s your best bet. According to new data, the city saw the biggest surge in new home construction last month, with a 60 percent uptick year over year.

A whopping nine out of 10 homeowners plans to remodel their house, according to a new survey. And more than a third of those homeowners? They plan to do so in the next two years.

Home price growth might be slowing, but homeowners are still gaining serious equity in their properties, According to new data, the average homeowner saw their equity jump by $9,700 last year.

The Sunshine State has more than just great weather and sandy beaches. According to a new analysis, it also has four cities where mortgage payments clock in significantly lower than local rents.

Are buyers willing to use AI instead of a real estate agent? How do sellers really feel about those commission fees? Which generation is most likely to forgo an agent altogether? A new survey has some interesting insights in how real estate agents are seen, used and (in some cases) replaced in today’s tech-savvy market.

More and more Americans are becoming homeowners — and younger generations are leading the charge. According to new data, owner households grew by more than 1 million last quarter, marking the eighth quarter in a row to see such growth.