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
Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metros had the most homes sold over asking price across the United States in the month of February 2023.
Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price
Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metros had the most homes sold under asking price across the U.S. In the month of February 2023.
Where Canadians are buying homes in the US
Canadians are the most frequent foreign buyers of U.S. homes. Calgary.com examined National Association of Realtors data to see where they're buying.
Cities where rents are rising the slowest—and even falling
Rentlodex ranked large cities experiencing the slowest rent increases or decreases from December 2021 to December 2022 using data from Apartment List.
The 25 best suburbs for young millennials
Looking for the best suburbs for young millennials? New Jersey Real Estate Network compiled this list of the top 25 using data from Niche.  
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 wonder how you can make some updates without breaking the bank.
Despite a growing homeownership rate, Hispanic buyers face barriers
Foothold Technology examined data from the Census Bureau and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to visualize how Hispanic homeownership rates have grown over time and the challenges they face in buying a home.
Fewer people are taking out mortgages as interest rates increase
Experian examined mortgage rate data from Freddie Mac and the number of mortgage applications to see how rising interest rates are affecting potential homebuyers.
Top 25 states with the newest homes
Wondering which states have the highest share of new homes? Portland Real Estate analyzed data from the Census Bureau to find out. 
35 cities with the most competitive office lease markets
Swyft Filings examined data on North American cities to see which real estate markets are the most competitive for securing an office lease.
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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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