The towns outsmarting Airbnb to make more homes available for residents

Reasons to be Cheerful reveals how U.S. communities are cracking down on the short-term housing market to make more homes available for residents.

How to buy a home in a high interest rate environment

(BPT) - Following years of all-time low mortgage interest rates, 2023 saw rates fluctuate between 6% and 8%, complicating the plans of some homebuyers, particularly those looking to purchase their …

Hedge funds may soon be banned from owning single-family homes

Next City explains how the Edge Fund Control of American Homes Act seeks to keep private equity's influence out of single-family homes.

10 U.S. cities where living with a roommate can save you more than $700 a month

SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest cities by calculating the amount saved when splitting rent on a two-bedroom apartment versus renting a one-bedroom apartment alone.

Is real estate actually a good investment?

Wealth Enhancement Group analyzed data from academic research, Standard and Poor's, and Nareit to compare real estate to stocks as investments.

Outdoor TVs, 'she sheds' and saltwater pools: 20 features that could boost a home's sale price and speed up offers

Money reports that despite high mortgage rates and home prices, there are still ways sellers can boost sale prices.

The 50 places where homes are selling the fastest

Stacker compiled a list of counties where homes sold the fastest, using data from Redfin.

The 50 places where homes are taking the longest to sell

Stacker compiled a list of counties where homes sold the slowest, using data from Redfin.

Top 5 Reasons to Call the Great Lakes State Home

(BPT) - Thinking about moving? Consider Michigan, which offers great jobs, an even better cost of living, economic opportunity and welcoming communities. Its stunning natural landscapes and vibrant …

Thinking about investing in a duplex? Think bigger.

(BPT) - Investing in real estate can be a smart choice, but not all investments are created equal. There's no denying rental properties are a surging market. Mortgage interest rates have risen …

Banks boosting communities: How a behind-the-scenes partnership supports housing affordability and economic development

(BPT) - It’s a virtuous cycle: communities that are economically vibrant create good jobs that support homeownership, and homeownership builds generational wealth that supports entrepreneurship …

What to expect when buying a house in 2024

Experian analyzed housing market data to make some forward-thinking predictions about what you can expect from the housing market in 2024.