Real Estate
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The 50 fastest and slowest sellers

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 …
2024's cities across the country with the biggest and smallest yards
LawnStarter ranked the cities with the biggest and smallest single-family home yards.
Which U.S. cities are best for first-time homebuyers?
SmartAsset examined the current state of the housing market in 185 metro areas to rank the best places for first-time homebuyers based …
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 …
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 …

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 …

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

(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 …