It used to be that post-college, people strove for suburban living, where they could easily afford more space and vehicles, allowing them to be more mobile. But today, that age group is increasingly attracted to urban cores, thanks to

As with any major investment, there is much to worry about when it comes to purchasing a home. For many potential buyers, the road to ownership is often blocked by personal hazards such as growing student loan debt, limited

The Country Lakes neighborhood in Naperville is one of the top 10 Hottest Neighborhoods in the country, according to Redfin. The list is based on recent growth in home listing page views and favorites on Redfin.com. The median sales price

Dust off that gaudy chandelier and break out the lace: Victorian interiors are back in style, at least for some Americans. Though it may be surprising, a recent report from custom furniture brand Joybird reveals that Victorian-era designs are the most

Despite settling in Chicago, a recent Apartment List report suggests that many of the city’s renters aren’t so settled after all. The survey – which consists of nearly 24,000 metropolitan renters nationwide – reveals that nearly 80 percent of residents currently

Builder confidence led to a solid single-family housing market in July while overall housing starts decreased, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. A similar report from the National Association

  Though the housing market may appear constantly abuzz with new buyers and sellers, an Experian survey has found that fewer and fewer Americans are interested in owning a home. In fact, 27 percent stated that they were not

As the housing market continues its rebound, trends among builders and buyers are evolving. A key finding from the recent 2017 Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation shows that the market is seeing a move toward central price points. The

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

For the first time since 2014, luxury home prices saw stronger price growth than homes in the bottom 95 percent of the market, according to the latest report from Redfin. Luxury home prices rose 7.5 percent in the second

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) saw decreases in three of the six components in July, leading to an overall decline of 1.5 percentage points to 86.8 in July after June’s record high of 88.3. However, it

After its share price exploded in early trading, Redfin stock has fallen back to earth — though the company is still bullish about its long-term prospects. After debuting on July 28 at $15 per share, the real estate technology firm quickly spiked,

The sale of homes priced at $1 million or more increased 8 percent to 899 units in the second quarter of 2017, according to the recent RE/MAX Luxury Report on Metro Chicago Real Estate. But while the luxury market

The number of people seeking new homes slipped 4.3 percent in June — albeit from an all-time high in May, according to the most recent Redfin Housing Demand Index. In the index, 100 represents the historical average for the three-year

Miami is one of the hottest international real estate markets in the U.S., with a reputation for attracting buyers from a number of countries including Colombia, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. However, domestic interest is also growing in the city, specifically

Due to lingering effects of the 2008 housing crisis, renting has become a widely popular option for those hoping to combine an independent lifestyle with affordability. In fact, more Americans are actually renting a home than at any point