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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.

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.

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.

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.