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Best Places for Kids: The 10 Most Family-Friendly Cities in 2026
Where should families put down roots in 2026? A new ranking reveals the cities winning on schools, affordability, and family-friendly living.
Homebuyers
More Homes Are Hitting the Market This Summer. What Homebuyers Need to Know
This year, buyers have more homes for sale to choose from. Nationally, the number of new home listings reached their highest April level since 2022.
Homebuyers
Happy Homeownership Month: Why Homeowners Have 38 Times More Wealth Than the Typical Renter
The typical homeowner had about 38 times more wealth than the average renter. That’s because homes often appreciate dramatically over decades.
Homeowners
Splish Splash: How Homeowners are Financing Pools with Home Equity
A swimming pool may sound like a dreamy backyard upgrade. If you don’t have the cash on hand to pay for a pool, you may be able to leverage your home equity to fund it.
Housing News
Mortgage Rates Inch Up as the Summer Housing Market Approaches
As the housing market approaches the busy summer season, mortgage interest rates ticked up slightly as oil prices remained elevated.
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Homebuyers
Happy Homeownership Month: Why Homeowners Have 38 Times More Wealth Than the Typical Renter
June 1, 2026
The typical homeowner had about 38 times more wealth than the average renter. That’s because homes often appreciate dramatically over decades.
Homebuyers
More Homes Are Hitting the Market This Summer. What Homebuyers Need to Know
June 2, 2026
This year, buyers have more homes for sale to choose from. Nationally, the number of new home listings reached their highest April level since 2022.
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