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A new survey finds workers expect to retire with only half the recommended amount, and more than half worry they'll outlive their savings. Learn more about U.S. workers' retirement outlook.

New construction homes cost a premium of $50,000 across the U.S., with even larger gaps in cities such as Miami and Los Angeles.

Home shoppers often begin their home-buying journey with firm standards, but many of those standards start to bend under market pressure. Discover the red flags buyers would overlook to own a home.

A 20-year analysis of U.S. Census data by Clever reveals homeownership rates for Americans under 30 have dropped 36% since 2005. Only 5% of Gen Zers own homes, compared with 44% of millennials and 73% of boomers.

April 2026 inflation jumped to 3.8%, its largest annual increase since 2023. With mortgage rates at 6.37% and a Fed rate hike now back on the table, here's what the April CPI report means for home buyers and sellers acting right now.

Owning a home comes with a staggering price tag beyond the mortgage: nearly $24,000 a year in taxes, insurance, repairs, and more. Clever's survey of 1,000 American homeowners reveals the financial strain, the deferred repairs, and the regrets most buyers never see coming.