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The US cities winning the race to increase housing supply
moveBuddha examines the U.S. house-building boom and its effects on record-high home costs.
Where are America's safest suburbs?
SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.
Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream
(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …
U.S. counties most at risk for flooding in 2024
LawnStarter ranked the U.S. counties with the highest flood risk this year.
Where are Millennials in the U.S. buying the most homes?
SmartAsset ranked the 40 largest U.S. metro areas based on the percentage of local Millennials who successfully purchased a home in 2022.
The 50 fastest and slowest sellers

Housing market sees price cuts, but experts say more are needed

Benzinga examines price cuts across the U.S. housing market and why they may not be enough to counteract a market dealing with high prices, rates and low inventory.

Small towns are paying remote workers to move in

The Daily Yonder reports on rural communities that are trying to attract new residents to work remotely in their areas using everything from cash to potlucks and farm-fresh eggs as incentives.

Want to move to a big city? Here are the cheapest places to live in 2024

ConsumerAffairs analyzed data on cost of living, income and taxes from the 100 most populous U.S. cities and ranked the top 10 cheapest cities in the country to help potential movers find the right fit.

Rent vs. buy: A comparison of housing costs in U.S. cities
SmartAsset compared the cost of renting vs buying a home by evaluating the difference in monthly costs in 343 cities.
Top 10 most attractive U.S. cities for residents over 60
SmartAsset evaluated which U.S. cities and states had the highest number of people aged 60 and older moving in or out to determine what areas are most attractive to that age group.
Adding a medicine cabinet and more mirrors to your bathroom are just two of the many ways you can easily and inexpensively enhance your house.
Five Home Improvement Projects that are Low Cost and High Impact
(NAPSI)—Housing prices may be as expensive as ever, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to put your plans for a dream home on hold. Rather than purchasing a new house, many homeowners are …
You can build up your home’s resistance to fire.
Insurance Tips for California High Risk Area
(NAPSI)—It’s a huge irony—those who live in the most wildfire prone areas are shunned by private insurance companies and relegated to rely on the state-subsidized California Fair Plan. This …
The dream of owning your own home may be easier to achieve than you realize.
Debunking The Five Myths That Deter Homeownership
(NAPSI)—Buying a home can seem daunting, especially for first-time homebuyers facing record housing prices, tight supply, and rising interest rates. Quite often, misconceptions about homeownership …

Tips To Prevent Wildfire Destruction

With a little forethought you can keep the home fires from burning.

(NAPSI)—In 2020, 58,950 wildfires burned 10.1 million acres, the second-most acreage impacted in a year since 1960. Nearly 40% of these acres were in California, where 30 people were killed, 8,500 …

Tips To Sell Your Home In Today’s Market

Amanda Zachman, founder and executive director of MV Realty, offers hints to help you sell your house.

(NAPSI)—The real estate market is cooling down: Home inventory rose 9.6% between May and June. Interest rates are up and inflation is still a problem. Consequently, potential buyers are delaying …