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SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.

Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream

(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …

U.S. counties most at risk for flooding in 2024

LawnStarter ranked the U.S. counties with the highest flood risk this year.

Where are Millennials in the U.S. buying the most homes?

SmartAsset ranked the 40 largest U.S. metro areas based on the percentage of local Millennials who successfully purchased a home in 2022.

Housing market sees price cuts, but experts say more are needed

Benzinga examines price cuts across the U.S. housing market and why they may not be enough to counteract a market dealing with high prices, rates and low inventory.

Small towns are paying remote workers to move in

The Daily Yonder reports on rural communities that are trying to attract new residents to work remotely in their areas using everything from cash to potlucks and farm-fresh eggs as incentives.

Want to move to a big city? Here are the cheapest places to live in 2024

ConsumerAffairs analyzed data on cost of living, income and taxes from the 100 most populous U.S. cities and ranked the top 10 cheapest cities in the country to help potential movers find the right fit.