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Nearly two years after the federal government lifted COVID-19 pandemic-era eviction moratoriums, evictions are surging in some of the most popular boomtowns for one simple reason: The rent is too high. Princeton University’s Eviction Lab tracks eviction filings across 10 states and 34 cities and recorded 1,078,856 evictions nationwide over the past year. The lab’sRead …

Evictions in Pandemic Boomtowns Are Surging as Rents Rise Read More »

What’s not to love about a log cabin ? The cozy vibes, the backwoods charm, the (likely) forested landscape—a log cabin can make for a comfy home or an ideal vacation escape. Not to mention, log cabins aren’t usually known for high asking prices. Generally, these abodes are on the smaller side and found inRead …

We’ve Got Cabin Fever: 5 Lovely Log Homes, All Priced Below $300K Read More »

The appeal of Southern life is not lost on America’s older population, with many being lured there in droves thanks to affordable housing and lower tax rates. Adults aged 65-plus have a growing presence in metropolitan areas—up 9.4% between 2020 to 2003, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest population estimates. And Southern cities haveRead …

Retirees Are Packing Up and Relocating to These Surprising Cities Read More »

The numbers: Applications for mortgages fell despite the 30-year rate falling for the third week in a row, as home buyers sat on the sidelines. The 30-year fell to the lowest rate since February, but was still high enough to keep home buyers away. Buyers are also grappling with record-high home prices , which togetherRead …

Mortgage Rates Fall to 5-Month Low. Buyers Hold Out for More Drops, but Homeowners Are Refinancing. Read More »

Think Pink: This Eye-Popping ‘Deep Theme Decor’ Home Is a Viral Sensation—But Will It Sell?Read More

We’re all familiar with safe rooms, but have you ever heard of a bulletproof home? Even the honest description in the listing doesn’t entirely make sense of what’s going on inside this three-bedroom, armored abode in Maumee, OH . The listing notes, “The strangest and greatest potential I have ever seen.” Indeed, it’s odd: TheRead …

Safe Bet: $400K Bulletproof Home in Ohio Lands Multiple Offers Read More »

America’s Top 10 Rental Markets: Plenty of Jobs and Affordable HomesRead More