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Demetria C. Lester is a reporter for DS News and MReport magazines with more than eight years of writing experience. She has served as content coordinator and copy editor for the Los Angeles Daily News and the Orange County Register, in addition to 11 other Southern California publications. A former editor-in-chief at Northlake College and staff writer at her alma mater, the University of Texas at Arlington, she has covered events such as the Byron Nelson and Pac-12 Conferences, progressing into her freelance work with the Dallas Wings and D Magazine. Currently located in Dallas, Texas, Lester is an avid jazz lover and likes to read. She can be reached at [email protected].

2024: Is Housing Affordability on the Rebound?

Cooling housing demand and an increase in rental home options are projected to keep home sales stable in the coming year, according to Realtor.com's 2024 Housing Forecast. As the market continues to moderate, here’s what experts predict for mortgage rates by the end of the year.

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Migration, Immigration Fueled Population Growth in Past Years

While the national population growth rate plummeted during the pandemic, the latest State of the Nation’s Housing report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies revealed migration and immigration were the key source of growth in 2022, as domestic migration was the largest source of growth in 56% of the counties analyzed.

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How Much Space Can Renters Get for $1,700?

While apartment prices remain high in most major U.S. cities, renters can get generous amounts of space in others, according to a new RentCafe report. Learn which cities offer the most bang for your buck.

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Will the ‘Seller’s Strike’ End, or Will Homeowners Give In?

As Americans hold tightly to their low mortgage rates, more than 90% of homeowners remain financially disincentivized from selling their homes, as it would cost more to borrow the same amount of money they owe on their current mortgage. A new study from First American dives into the situation.

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