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Per the latest data reported by Trulia, 51.1 percent of listings at the end of 2016 were for luxury homes. What could 2017 have in store for this sought-after property type?

Most potential home buyers are looking for starter homes, but a Market Mismatch Report by Trulia has found that these homes are becoming more difficult to find.

Which markets are the most rich in jobs, affordability, and online housing activity?

The bad news is that on a nationwide basis, housing inventory continues to decline. The good news is, according to one analysis, it will not last forever.

There are two occurrences happening simultaneously in the market: some of the hottest housing markets may be slowing down, while those that have been slow to rebound are finally heating up.

Should retirees plan to buy a home or rent one once their working days are done? According to a newly released Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, that depends on the legacy they want to leave behind.

Trulia gave investors a leg up on where to look for properties with its latest Live Well maps, which highlight America’s best neighborhoods for those looking to stay active and healthy. The index measures such aspects as the percentage of quiet streets and recreational amenities.

The H.R. 4211 bill, or the “Credit Score Competition Act of 2015,” would allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider alternative credit-scoring models instead of just the FICO model, which would provide homebuying options for many consumers whose credit does not meet the current standards.

Trulia, a San Francisco-based online real estate site for homebuyers and renters, has promoted its Housing Economist, Ralph McLaughlin, to fill the Chief Economist position with the company.

Investors looking for a bargain property would do wise to pay attention to the sticker price and not the hype.