While the multifamily market rebounded in 2023, a record number of units were also completed, causing the vacancy rate to rise in December, according to a new report from Apartments.com.
Read More »The Growing Value of Owner-Occupied Homes
A new LendingTree study revealed the total value of owner-occupied housing units in the 50 largest U.S. metros, but just how much are all those American homes worth?
Read More »Home Buying Power Falls
The path to homeownership is becoming increasingly challenging for Americans nationwide, but how much can potential homebuyers afford to spend on a home in today's market? A new Point2 study showed that the median home price is now twice what the average buyer can afford, posing even more financial barriers for those seeking the American Dream.
Read More »Homeowners Prioritized Maintenance, Home Improvement Spending in 2023
According to Angi's 2023 State of Home Spending report, Americans spent thousands of dollars on home projects this year, with many homeowners choosing to spend more on improvements rather than moving due to elevated housing costs and high mortgage rates.
Read More »Housing Affordability Improves in November as Mortgage Costs Moderate
Zillow's latest housing market report revealed that cooling home values, lower mortgage rates, and easing costs made home purchases more affordable for buyers in November, with sellers offering price cuts in increasing numbers.
Read More »Asking Rents Declined in November as Market Continues to Moderate
Asking rents have declined year-over-year in three of the last four months, according to a new Rent.com report, dropping a total of four times in 2023. As prices continue to climb in the Midwest, other regions saw annual declines in November, as the market continues its seasonal slowdown.
Read More »Share of Prospective Homebuyers Waiting for Market Conditions to Improve Declines
According to Bank of America's latest Homebuyer Insights Report, the estimated number of prospective buyers willing to wait for prices and/or mortgage rates to fall before purchasing a home is down from a whopping 85% recorded in June.
Read More »Experts: U.S. Remains Unprepared to Provide Housing for Millions of Americans
The Joint Center for Housing Studies has released Housing America’s Older Adults 2023 report, revealing that the older population is surging, presenting imminent challenges to supply housing and care for millions of Americans in the coming years.
Read More »Median Monthly Mortgage Payment Declines as New Listings Rise
As inflation eases and mortgage rates fell from their highest level, housing payments declined. A new Redfin report reveals an uptick in new listings, and what the drop in monthly payments could mean for homeowners and buyers in the coming year.
Read More »Will the Housing Market Crash Next Year?
A new LendingTree report revealed how consumers feel about current market conditions, the likelihood of the market crashing in 2024, and just how many are actively hoping it does.
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