The latest market analysis from CraftJack reveals that the number one reason Americans move is for a job, but many are seeking a lower cost of living and a warmer climate. Click through to learn which states Americans are most moving to and from, as well as why the cost of moving is deterring so many homebuyers.
Read More »Potential Buyers Increasing Down Payments to Secure Homes
New data from Redfin's latest market report showed that homebuyers’ down payments doubled during the pandemic, and despite September revealing a slight decline from their peak in June, competition and increasing home prices continue to make it difficult for prospective buyers to afford homes.
Read More »The Black-White Affordability Gap for Renters Widened in 2020
New experimental data from the American Community Survey revealed that cost burdens rose the fastest among families headed by a Black person, as Black renter household rates increased an overall 3.5 percentage points, reaching 51% in 2020.
Read More »Jeff Christensen Joins MQMR
In his role as VP Sales at MQMR, Jeff Christensen will be responsible for leading sales, driving new business opportunities and expanding brand awareness.
Read More »Nine Chicago Area Neighborhoods “Have It All”
Affordable homes for sale, highly rated schools, an easy commute, and plenty of inventory. An analysis shows that only 25 areas across 80 U.S. metros check all these boxes for a homebuyer’s dream neighborhood.
Read More »Rising Rents Leading to Increase in Homelessness
A report correlating rising rents and homelessness has accurately predicted the recently released point-in-time counts by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Read More »Essential Keywords For Higher Home Price
Many factors determine the closing price of a home, but how do the keywords real estate agents use to list a property factor in? A recent text mining analysis shows which descriptors make the greatest impact.
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