DJ Shaw

Measuring factors from affordability to quality of life, local lenders give insights to the top metro areas for new buyers, according to WalletHub.

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Co-chair Susan Rice, a former United Nations Ambassador, has made racial equity a central issue to her agenda as domestic policy council chair.

The owners say they’re largely making the changes for their enjoyment rather than to increase the value of their property.

While the numbers were higher than they were a year earlier, the decline comes at a time of year that usually produces some of the best returns for sellers.

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White Americans are more likely to benefit from generational wealth when purchasing property.

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Historic data suggests that first time home buyers may want to wait out current market conditions, a new report states.

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