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The historic ranch home is experiencing a surge in popularity with both retirement-minded Baby Boomers and family-ready Millennials.

A "spec home" is a house that was constructed by a developer speculatively: in the hope of finding a buyer — and making a profit — later. In other words, it was designed to appeal to as many potential buyers within a market as possible rather than one buyer in particular.

A new report spotlights the best counties for claiming a single-family rental home. It also shows that typical rental yields and profit margins are up.

A decade ago, “modern farmhouse” might have described a newly built house on a farm. Today, these simple, cozy homes appeal to nostalgia for simpler, lower-tech lifestyles.

There are plenty of experts who will tell you that owning your own home doesn't meet the threshold to be regarded as a true form of investment. And they muster some strong arguments. But are they right?

A new townhouse can be an amazing value for first-time home buyers who want the privacy of a single-family home, but—as a first-time home buyer—can’t afford the price.

Easily customized and designed to reduce energy and maintenance costs, modern homes are a popular choice for Millennial home buyers.

Craftsman homes are gaining popularity with today's new home buyers. Their attractive design and eco-friendly layouts make these some of the most sought-after homes today.

It doesn't take a fortune to get started in real estate investing. Choose an affordable market and employ these strategies to minimize your out-of-pocket expense.

You're not exactly single, and you're not exactly married. And you're not exactly (yet) a homeowner. So, should you buy a home with someone you're not married to?

You own a home and have to move. or you see a great deal on a rental. But do you have the experience, money and temperament to deal with tenants? Should you become a landlord?

A single-family home is a vision as well as a bricks-and-mortar reality for millions of home buyers. But now there is some question regarding whether single-family homes will be part of the real estate marketplace in the future.

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

It's a new year, and if you're buying or renovated and want the latest and greatest, consider incorporating some of these popular home styles for 2019 into your home design or decor. 

Part of a winning real estate strategy is the smart use of mortgage financing. This leverage allows you to control more rental real estate and acquire wealth.

Recent research shows that house flipping activity slowed to a 6.5 year low. That's good news for today's buyers, who have been shut out by low inventories and competition from investors. 

If you've been looking for a home to buy, you have probably been frustrated by the tight seller's market. But the tide is turning and now it's a buyer's market in many parts of the country.

What does the right ZIP Code cost? In this case, a cool $2 million. That gets you a 70-year-old one-story home with a basement. But travel just a few miles away, and it's shocking what that same budget can buy.

When deciding when to accept a lower price, take a good hard look at your market, your situation and your property's desirability.