The United States is a big country and offers just about every type of climate and lifestyle imaginable. From urban to suburban, beach to mountaintop, there's a lot to choose from if you're someone looking to pack it up and move away from home. But which state you dream …

It's no surprise that the most common type of home buyer is married couples. After all, taking on something as financially complex and long term as buying a home isn't the type of thing you do with someone you just met. More surprising, though, is which demographic group comes in …

There are a number of steps a home's sale goes through between signing a contract to buy and finishing the closing process. During that time, the home's sale is considered pending. Though the buyer's offer has been accepted, the sale won't be official for another few …

Sales of newly built single-family homes surged unexpectedly last month, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In fact, sales were up nearly 19 percent from the month before and 17 percent over the same time last year. The …

There isn't much we don't do online these days. From buying groceries to sharing family photos, we increasingly rely on smartphones and the Internet to streamline our day-to-day lives. But though we like the convenience of online services and applications, there are some things that we still want to do …

The number of times a particular property is scheduled for a showing is a good indication of how much interest buyers have in that listing. Similarly, tracking showings on a nationwide basis can offer a big-picture look at home buyer trends and the level of overall interest in buying a …

Choosing a place to live involves many different factors. From the type of kitchen you want to the school district and the commute to work, there are a lot things to take into consideration. But there are also things that you can't possibly know, like what your prospective neighborhood will …

As a home buyer or seller, you may not give much thought to how builders feel about the market for newly built homes. But, whether you know it or not, it can make a difference in the price you pay for your house. That's because, the more new homes being …

When asked, Americans overwhelmingly say they value homeownership and believe it increases financial stability. In fact, one recent survey found 93 percent of respondents said they felt that homeownership was an important part of the American dream. Still, despite their desire to buy and own a home, many Americans …

ATTOM Data Solutions' Q3 2017 U.S. Home Affordability Index looks at how affordable homes are based on the percentage of average wages needed to make a monthly payment on a median-priced house in 406 counties across the country. According to the results, affordability conditions improved, compared to the previous quarter, …