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Best small towns: east, west and in-between

Best East Coast small towns to live in

Stacker has compiled a list of the best small towns to live in on the East Coast based on Niche's 2022 Best Places to Live.  

Best Midwest small towns to live in

Stacker determined which small towns in the Midwest are the best places to live using data from Niche's 2022 Best Places to Live.

Best West Coast small towns to live in

Looking for a small town on the West Coast? Stacker reviewed Niche's 2022 Best Places to Live and narrowed the results down for you.

Best Southern small towns to live in

Stacker used 2022 Niche data, and other sources, to rank Southern suburban and rural towns.  

The average U.S. home equity is $300K: How to protect your biggest investment

(BPT) - Your home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime, and your most important investment. Current home prices remain strong, and this helps boost the average amount of …
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Metros where homes are selling for the most over asking price
Paul Brady Photography // Shutterstock The Federal Reserve's efforts to curb inflation have pushed interest rates to levels unseen …
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Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price
Canva It's a tough time to be in the market for a new house. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose above 7% at the start …
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Where Canadians are buying homes in the US
Sundry Photography // Shutterstock When Canadian snowbirds descend on the United States, where do they roost? Calgary.com …
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Cities where rents are rising the slowest—and even falling
Canva The last few years have shown costs rising due to inflation—from the price of groceries and utility bills to travel and …
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The 25 best suburbs for young millennials
Wangkun Jia // Shutterstock Big cities have always attracted people who are starting over—or just starting out. But during the …
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10 Affordable Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal
(Family Features) Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may …
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Despite a growing homeownership rate, Hispanic buyers face barriers
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock Hispanic people are the fastest-growing group of homeowners in the United States, yet they …
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Fewer people are taking out mortgages as interest rates increase
wutzkohphoto // Shutterstock Americans are taking out fewer mortgage loans as interest rates increase, a reflection of buyer …
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Top 25 states with the newest homes
Justin_Krug // Shutterstock Prospective homeowners have a lot to consider when looking to buy a home. Even after you've narrowed …
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35 cities with the most competitive office lease markets
Canva The years of the COVID-19 pandemic have permanently altered the future of work—and of commercial office space. That's just …
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20 metros where home construction is slowing the most

Nashville MLS looked at the Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey to rank the top 20 metropolitan areas where construction is slowing the most.  

Where could pro sports expand next? 12 cities that are ripe for new teams

OLBG compiled a list of 12 potential expansion cities for major sports leagues in North America using Census Bureau population data.  

Best places to live on the West Coast

Thinking of picking up sticks and heading west? Stacker analyzed data from Niche to determine the best places to live on the West Coast.

States with the most rental vacancies in 2022

Rental vacancies in the U.S. are at their lowest rate since 1984. Using quarterly Census data, Belong assembled a breakdown of vacancies by state.  

Winter Weather Ready checklist offers key homeowner tips

(BPT) - Did you know? Snow is easiest to clear when it’s fresh. A creaking sound may be a sign of snow load damage to your home. A garage may not provide enough ventilation to run a …

Best places to retire in the Midwest

Using data from Niche, Stacker compiled a list of the 50 best places to retire in the Midwest.  

Interested in buying your first home? Here are steps you can take

(BPT) - Buying your first home is a major milestone which can seem overwhelming — especially financially. Whether you’re tired of renting, growing your family or just want a place that …

How the rate of first-time home buying has changed over time

Texas Real Estate Source examined Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors data to see how trends in first-time home buying has changed over time.  

How the slowing housing market looks in the 5 most populated US and Canadian metros

Americans and Canadians are in similarly overheated housing markets—can either avoid a painful crash? Calgary.com compiled sales data to understand how North America's slowing housing market is playing out.  

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