Borrowers saw some relief with mortgage rates this week, as fixed-rate mortgages reversed course.

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The national occupancy rate in May reached 95.3 percent, the highest ever. And high occupancy rates also often come with higher rents.

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The Federal Reserve this week voted to leave the benchmark federal rate unchanged at zero, but hinted that a rate hike is coming. When it does, consumers can expect higher mortgage rates.

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Chinese buyers have surpassed Canadians as the most dominant home purchasers in the United States.

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A handful of housing markets have zoomed ahead of their pre-housing crisis peaks in the past year. Find out where.

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A home can be comfortable and functional throughout the many stages of life. Here are some redesign ideas on how to adapt a home for these life changes.
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