12 Million Baby Boomers Rent Their Homes — Here’s Where It’s Most Common
Nearly 1 in 3 baby boomers (32.3%) rent in New York and Los Angeles — the highest by metro. Las Vegas ranks third, at 26.5%. Read More
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Haunted Housemates: 35% of Americans Say They’ve Lived With Ghosts
56% say they wouldn’t consider buying a home they believed was haunted, while 30% would — though most would require a steep discount. Read More
The $23,000 Secret: January Is the Cheapest Month to Buy a Home
Buying a 1,500-square-foot home in January (the cheapest month) instead of May (the most expensive month) could save you $23,400. Read More
Sole Female Applicants 30% More Likely to Be Denied Mortgage Than Sole Males
Sole women made up 21.9% of potential homebuyers in 2024, compared with 32.8% for sole men — 1.5 men for every woman. Read More
How to Buy a Rental Property
Learn about the steps to purchasing your first rental property, including securing financing and understanding the local rental market. Read More
What Happens If You Break a Lease? 5 Legal Ways to Exit Early
Learn the costs and consequences of breaking a lease early, as well as ways to avoid hefty penalties. Read More
New Homes Are 37.5% More Expensive on Average Than Existing Homes
On average, new homes across the U.S. are 37.5% more expensive than existing homes. Here's a state-by-state breakdown. Read More
How to Rent Out Your House: 9 Essential Steps for First-time Landlords
Find out how to rent out your house with expert advice on setting rent, marketing and selecting tenants with confidence. Read More
Construction Wages Up 21% — States Where Industry Is Struggling the Most
Median hourly wages for construction workers rose 21.1% from 2021 to 2024 — more than double the 8.2% wage growth across all occupations. Read More
Portland, Ore., Has Worst Housing Crisis Outlook — Here’s Why
According to a LendingTree study, Pacific Northwest metros have the worst housing crisis outlook, while Southern metros have the best. Read More
