The Salary Needed To Buy a Home in America’s 5 Most Expensive Cities

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Most people are aware of the 30% rule of thumb, which recommends no more than that much of a household’s income should be spent on housing. But, in much of the country, the typical homebuyer would need to spend more than the recommended 30% of annual household income to

The 10 Least Safe Cities in America: Some Are Making a Comeback as Investor Markets

Canva (4) It’s safe to say no one wants to feel unsafe where they live. But with nearly 14,000 Americans having died from gun violence this year and the country having experienced $20 billion in climate disasters, 400 mass shootings, and nearly 25,000 motor vehicle deaths, it stands to reason that s

People Who Have Cleared Out Homes After Occupant Has Died Reveal the Strangest Things They’ve Discovered

Getty Images A house can be home to many of its occupant’s deepest secrets—some of which remain hidden until long after their death. Some of those secrets offer an emotional glimpse into their life, while other more sinister oddities can reveal aspects of their personality that were kept carefully c

Rising inventory is the most positive housing market story in 2024

The most positive development in the housing market over 2024 has been the increase in active housing inventory, which is approaching the levels seen in 2019. Although those 2019 levels represent a five-decade low before COVID-19, the market was still functioning better than it did from 2020 to 2023