While buyers tend to be overall knowledgeable about the home purchasing process, a new survey finds the areas where they’re still most confused. 

Here are four quick tips for getting a home ready for the cold winter months ahead. 

High unemployment and housing woes are forcing more Americans to stay put, new Census Bureau data shows. But urban, high-tech college areas are bucking the trend and drawing more residents. 

Keep a close eye on these housing markets. These five cities are expected to see some of the strongest home appreciation in the country within the next year.