Looking for states with the shortest average time to sell a home from start to the closing table? Experts from Agent Advice broke down Zillow data and ranked the top 10 states where homes sold in the shortest amount of time.
Read More »Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect Starting to Slip
Relaxing mortgage rates equate to serious savings for buyers, and those shifts are beginning to lure some previously hesitant homeowners back into the sellers’ market.
Read More »Sticker Shock: Most Americans Underestimate Their City’s Home Prices
Nearly three out of four polled underestimate the housing prices in their city, with residents of the Bay Area ranking the most property-value intuitive and those from the Windy City ranking the least.
Read More »Affordability Drove Migration in 2023
A Zillow study of United Van Lines data shows that people relocated to metros that were $7,500 less expensive in 2023, with Charlotte, Providence, and Indianapolis reporting the highest net in-migration among the nation’s 50 largest markets.
Read More »Will Housing Affordability Improve in 2024?
Housing costs reached record highs for homebuyers and renters in 2023, but affordability is projected to improve this year. A new Zillow report shares predictions for the hottest housing markets of 2024.
Read More »Online Housing Searches: A Year in Review
Zillow has analyzed the 250 billion searches conducted on its platform in 2023. What did this deep dive reveal?
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 »Inventory Will Remain Challenging, But More Options Should Manifest in 2024
In addition to high demand for single-family homes, apartments and rental units within driving distance of city centers are selling at a premium.
Read More »‘House Hacking’: A Growing Trend Among Younger Homeowners
"Younger homebuyers—mostly Gen Z and Millennials—are especially into the idea of rental income as a key factor in their home buying decisions," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.
Read More »I Do! (Want a Home)
A new report from Zillow has found that more couples are turning to wedding registries for assistance in buying their first home in lieu of traditional wedding gifts. Read on for details on how many newlyweds are getting creative in their pursuit of homeownership funds.
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