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Fewer young people are considering homeownership a part of their American Dream — and it’s not just high home prices to blame. According to two new surveys, distrust of mortgage lenders, the economy and fear of natural disaster are all factoring in.

What's your ideal home style? Tour these 15 popular types of homes and see which appeal to you the most.

The best mortgage lender depends largely on what type of transaction you’re dealing with, as well as the size and type of your loan. But according to new rankings, you can’t go wrong with Quicken or New American. Both were named one of the best mortgage lenders for purchase loans this week by Nerdwallet.

What's happening with the government shutdown and mortgage closings? Find out how you will (or won't) be affected.

Homeowners are staying in their houses longer than ever. According to new data, the average homeownership tenure has jumped 10 percent in just the last year.

If you already own a home, it might be time to think about refinancing. According to new data, more than half a million homeowners could lower the mortgage rates by doing so.

Know a Hannah, Austin, Alexis, Logan or Taylor? According to new data, they might just become homebuyers this year.

Home price growth is expected to slow this year, but in some places? There’s even a small chance that home prices might decline — especially in the West.

Mortgage rates have been falling since November, but the American consumer is just now noticing. A mini refi boom has started as homeowners are starting to notice low rates.

As a homeowner, DIYing some of your property repairs can mean serious savings. Apparently, it can also can also mean serious injury, too. According to a new analysis, even some of the most innocuous DIY repairs and tools can have painful, long-term repercussions for America’s homeowners.

If you ask real estate agents, 2019 will be riddled with housing cost concerns, inventory shortages and high home prices thanks to Amazon’s HQ2. Despite all this, agents expect home sales to remain largely steady (or even increase) over the year.

Expect home price growth to slow even more as we head into 2019. According to a new forecast, prices will likely increase 4.8 percent by November 2019 — a dip from this year’s increase of 5.1 percent.

Is investment into real estate tech finally starting to wane? According to new data, it just may be. — and fast. VC investments dropped 96 percent in December alone.

Tired of touring empty homes that just don’t feel like you? Can’t imagine yourself in a house due to the current owner’s starkly different tastes in décor? Thanks to a new virtual home staging app, these challenges are no more.

American renters spent a startling amount on housing this year. According to new data, they paid a whopping $504.4 billion in rent across 2018 — nearly $13 billion more than last year and three times the net worth of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

Don’t have a lot of cash to put down? Then buy a home in Atlanta or Phoenix. According to new data, buyers in these two Southern cities make the smallest down payments in the nation.

Want lots of choices when buying a home? Then head to San Jose. The California city leads the nation in housing inventory increases, with a 123 percent uptick in listings since 2017.

First-time home buyers and veteran buyers have very different priorities, it seems. According to new survey data, experienced buyers have a much longer “must-have” list than the average first-timer, requiring things like double sinks, walk-in closets and hardwood flooring.

Housing inventory finally seems to be turning around. According to the latest data, inventory has increased for three months running, with a 0.4 uptick in November alone.

The best health amenities don't necessarily ensure the best health. But that doesn't keep the world's richest from trying -- from a home dentist office to off-the-charts wellness amenities, here's what the rich are putting in their homes.