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The cost of living for families with children in the city compared to the suburbs is averaging close to $9,000 more.

Housing demand in January hit its highest point in four years. According to the latest Redfin Housing Demand Index report, January demand increased 6.5 percent compared to December, hitting an adjusted level of 130.

This Tuesday, a report will be released covering consumer credit information. See what other industry news is scheduled to be released this week.

By the end of 2016, six of the nation’s top 10 lenders were non-banks, but that trend may not continue in 2017.

Millennials tend to skip the traditional starter home by choosing larger properties with higher prices. They pay a median price of $217,000 for a home that is about 1,800 square feet, similar in size to what older generations buy.

Out of a list of the 50 largest American cities, there are nine cities that, on average, a single man can afford a starter home, while a single woman cannot.

According to Zillow, homes listed in late spring lead to quicker and more lucrative sales in 20 of the 25 largest metro areas—find out why.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau addressed data inaccuracy problems from credit companies so consumers are less likely to experience faults in their report such as already-paid bills showing up as unpaid.

The five major measuring tools used to rank each state for first time buyers were housing affordability, the job market for young adult, housing market tightness, credit availability, and homeownership among the under-35 crowd.

Owners in Generation X are willing to spend more on home renovations compared to any other generation at 72 percent—learn where HELOS and renovation loans stand among homeowner options to pay for these projects.