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According to data from the Pew Research Center, there are currently 71 million millennials in the U.S., representing nearly one-quarter of the nation's population—one-quarter! While there's some debate as to who qualifies as a millennial, according to the Census Bureau, they're those born between 1982 and 2002, making them between 36 and 16, respectively. A large...

Choosing to purchase your first home and leave the renter's life behind is a big decision. Today, it's far more difficult for young people to save for a home, especially for those with massive student loan debt; however, in many parts of the country, it makes more sense financially to take the homeownership dive rather than holding off and continuing to rent. According...

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By Sheva Knopfler Whether you're purchasing a home or selling one, a lighting upgrade may soon be climbing your to-do list. In order to modernize your lights and potentially increase your home's value for years to come, find light fixtures that not only gel with recent trends, but also have lasting design power. Statement lighting, as the name implies, is your opportunity...

Everyone's favorite superhero family—The Incredibles—is speeding, stretching and zapping its way back to the big screen on June 15 for the sequel: Incredibles 2. And if you've ever wondered how these crime-fighting vigilantes live, Zillow now has the answers. Listed as "off market," 1444 Incredible Way, Municiberg—a four-bedroom, four-bath mid-century mansion...

By Tim Harris Backyard barbecues and pool parties are summer staples that most of us look forward to after a long winter of being cooped up in the house. But the pools, trampolines and swing sets that are meant to make summer fun can quickly become backyard bummers if you're not prepared. Taking simple steps to protect your family and visitors from outdoor accidents...

By Patty McNease, Director of Marketing for Homes.com Creating fresh content for your blog and social media channels can be a challenge, especially in the summer! Spending precious hours from your work day thinking of content ideas can be counterproductive. That’s why we have compiled a list of June content ideas! Download a printable version of these topics here!

Goodbye, Golden State. Across California, the epic heat-up in housing is prompting residents to consider moving out, according to a new realtor.com® report. In a brisk six years, the average cost of a home has jumped 83 percent—and even with a bevy of gigs in high-paying professions, for many, the combination of demand and disappearing inventory has rendered the...

Where's the best place to live in the U.S.? It's a complex question that doesn't have one right answer. To get an idea of how cities compare to each other in terms of prosperity, RentCafé measured increases across six indicators—population, income, home value, higher education, poverty rate and unemployment rating—from 2000 to 2016. The final standings were based...

In advance of the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. this week, a firestorm erupted this past Wednesday when MLSListings President and CEO Jim Harrison railed against NAR leadership and many of its strategies in an op-ed published via an industry news organization. The harsh criticism drew an immediate rebuke from NAR leadership...

In the age of breaches and fraud—and in an industry becoming more and more reliant on technology—agents and brokers are contending with ever-evolving issues related to security. Disconcertingly, many either do not have a brokerage cybersecurity policy, or are not aware that one exists—a unique vulnerability, according to findings from the new RISMedia Research...