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Some think the U.S. is about to have a massive housing boom. Will inventory go up and prices down? Experts weigh in on mortgage rates, shortages, and other factors.

If your home is in a high-crime area or near a waste management facility, prison, or former meth lab, then you’ll probably have trouble selling it. According to a new analysis, these are just some of the spooky features that send homebuyers running for the hills.

Mortgage rates are starting the feel the effects of another Fed rate cut. What does a lower Fed rate mean for your mortgage?

Next year will be a big one for first-time homebuyers. According to new data, up to 9.2 million first-time buyers will hit the market between 2020 and 2022.

Home sellers are raking in the dough. According to new data, average seller returns have hit 34.5 percent — their highest point since the Great Recession.

For-sale housing inventory is still painfully low. According to new data, it dropped 6.4 percent over the year, hitting its lowest point in six years.

How do Millennials and Gen Zers feel about buying a home? According to a new study, they're pretty optimistic (and a bit fearful).

Don’t want to pay full listing price? According to a new forecast, you may not have to — especially if you choose the right location.

If you already own a home, then you’re in luck. According to a new study, home values made their biggest climb in five years last month.

DIYing can be a smart way to save money. But according to a study, not all DIY projects are created equally.

Payment-to-income ratios are down, and in early September, housing affordability hit a 32-month high, according to new data.

The hottest housing markets aren't big cities or metros. According to new data, they’re smaller, outlying cities with more affordable housing.

According to new data, the share of renters who are burdened by their housing costs has hit its highest rate in five years.

Do you have some home improvements in mind? Then choose carefully. According to a new survey, some projects spark more joy than others.

Low mortgage rates have spurred a refinance surge with Millennials, accounting for 25 percent of the group's loan activity in August. 

House prices have been rising steadily for a while now, but there are still some pockets of affordability for would-be homebuyers.

How safe is your state? A new study shows that Alaska and New Mexico have seen the biggest jumps in property crimes over the last five years.

Thinking of selling your house? You might want to hop on it. Agents say it’s a seller’s market — and you’ll face less competition as a result.