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While housing affordability and competition tighten across the U.S., three cities in the Big Apple are among the nation’s fastest housing markets, according to a new report from Redfin. Click through to learn which NY regions are having homes fly off the market.

While the Midwest remains the most dominant region for renters nationwide, one New York borough was named the most popular location for renters, according to RentCafe's October Rental Activity Report. Click here to see which other locales topped the list.

While nearly 40% of total U.S. residents live in coastal regions, a new CoreLogic report revealed that approximately 41 million U.S. residents face the risk of flooding along rivers and streams. Click here to see how flood risk impacts overall home values in the Sunshine State.

Redfin reports that the average nationwide median rent has exceeded $2,000, but experts report indications of a decrease on the horizon.

Midwest markets were a hot spot for renters seeking more affordability during peak rental season, dominating the top half of the nation's 20 most competitive rental markets. Renters now have more options to choose from, as the national supply of apartments experienced a slight increase compared to the same time last year, according to a new RentCafe study.

While mortgage-purchase applications fell to a 28-year low in August, the median U.S. home-sale price is up nearly 5% year-over-year. Due to a severe lack of inventory, high housing costs continue to dampen homebuying demand, according to a new report from Redfin.

In a new study, RentCafe considered more than 20 metrics, as researchers name the U.S. metros that are a great fit for Americans who lease while raising children.

Metros where large shares of homeowners have recently moved are more likely to experience significantly higher home price appreciation, according to a new study from LendingTree, while renters are three times more likely to relocate than those who own their homes.

U.S. rents were slightly more affordable in July compared to the previous year, according to Realtor.com's latest rental report, which revealed an increase in rental supply is gradually helping drive down overall rent prices nationwide.

According to RentCafe's August Rental Activity Report, Arlington, Virginia, is the most desired city by renters nationwide. As mortgage rates have topped 7% once again, renting remains the most affordable option for many Americans.