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Hispanics most likely to get family help to buy a home: Redfin

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Redfin report found that 52 percent of Hispanic homeowners lived with family or friends without paying rent to save for housing costs. Continue reading →

Inman Interactive: Explore where US housing costs are highest

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This interactive map compares the costs for a typical homeowner in each county in the nation, beyond the principal and interest on their loan. Continue reading →

4 financial decisions couples should make before buying a home

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Millennial real estate expert Dana Bull shares tips about getting a mortgage, setting a budget, splitting housing costs, and creating a contingency plan. Continue reading →

NAR affordability index dips for third straight month

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The National Association of Realtors affordability index dipped for the third straight month in May, meaning the typical family had less estimated income to afford a home at the national median price, according to data released Friday. Continue reading →

Low mortgage rates are leading to more affordability: NAR

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The National Association of Realtors affordability index ticked up in February, meaning the typical family had more estimated income to afford a home at the national median price. Continue reading →

Older millennials most likely to lose sleep over housing costs

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Nearly one-fifth (17 percent) of adults aged between 28 and 37 say they lose sleep over their ability to pay for housing, more than any other age group, according to a report from Bankrate.com. Continue reading →