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10 Affordable Cities That Are Cooler Than You Thought
These budget-friendly—and unexpected—towns are more like the nation's most expensive metros than you might think.

These budget-friendly—and unexpected—towns are more like the nation's most expensive metros than you might think.

Buy one of these eery towns with a population of zero and you'll never have to worry about noisy neighbors again.

Low mortgage rates are taking some of the sting out of high home prices. Here's what homebuyers need to know this week. [SPONSORED]
Newsflash: As with politics, pet preference is local. Find out where cat lovers and dog lovers like to live the most.
Mortgage rates climb, but there's more to the story if you're looking to buy a house this month. [SPONSORED]
Quality health care, low taxes and affordable housing make these places the best in the country for retirees.
For the first time since February, our monthly roundup of the hottest markets has a new champion! Is change in the air?
Mortgage rates remain steady, but there's good news for home buyers this week. [SPONSORED]
Mortgage rates crept up again this week, but they're still below this year's peak. But that might not be the case for long. [SPONSORED]
Students and professors alike are having trouble finding affordable places to live.
These towns have it all. Find out what makes them so darn livable.
Do you live in a happy place or a pit of despair? Find out how your state ranks.
Mortgage rates are up slightly this week. Find out what to expect in the months to come. [SPONSORED]
Compare mortgage rates in your neighborhood to find out how much home you can afford this week. [SPONSORED]
How does your hometown rank?
While kids are going back to school, parents are bidding on old schoolhouses. And we kind of want one.
Summer is winding down, but it's still too darn hot in the world of residential real estate.
Find out how much house you can afford as mortgage rates dip. [SPONSORED]
Find out where home prices are the highest, where they are the lowest and why the future is totally unpredictable.
To buy, or not to buy — we have the answer. Get a snapshot of the most recent mortgage rates across the country. [SPONSORED]
Nearly two-thirds of renters in the U.S. are planning to move. Find out why and if they're headed to your town.
From remodeling projects to big appliance purchases, reap the most rewards spending on your new home with these credit cards. [SPONSORED]
How does your home's style stack up against the most popular style in your state?
There's a whole new crop of best cities for tech jobs, and they aren't where you might think.
Hoping to buy your first home? Texas is calling.
The ocean isn't your only option for vacation this summer. From coast to coast, here are the most amazing lakefront destinations.
The right buyer is out there — and probably closer than you think. Here's how to get locals looking at your listings, events and more.
We've created a new way to connect you directly to the people looking for homes, open houses and other real estate news in your area.
How bad do you really want that highlighter shade of orange and that new hot tub?
See which midwest city made it to the top five for the first time ever.
Can you guess where seven-figure listings have skyrocketed and prices are climbing the fastest?
Can you guess the average bedtime in New York City? What about the average wake time in Honolulu? Find out which city suites you best.
Can you guess which states are on either side of the safety spectrum?
Forget Silicon Valley. These Southern cities offer more for your money, plus lower taxes. Have you heard of them?
Curious about how much progress we've made in narrowing the wage gap? The facts look every different depending on where you live.
Where do housing pros say the nation’s 1.9 million new graduates should move after college? It's definitely not where you'd expect.
Two cities in the Golden State claim the top spots in this list of the comeback communities. Can you guess them?
Ever wonder what kind of home $250K can get you in the town over? What about the state over? Find out what different communities can offer.
Everyone deserves to live in a safe community. Find out how you can make a difference in your Patch by creating a neighborhood watch.
These are best — and worst — places to live when it comes to being able to afford the finer things in life. How does your city stack up?