A new study of all 50 states and D.C. revealed remote workers are flocking to Colorado, due in part to a high ratio of remote homebuying tools such as 3D-tours, virtual walkthroughs, and remote online notarization.
Read More »Homeseekers Now Adding Climate Concerns to Shopping Considerations
"While all generations juggle trade-offs like budget, floor plans and commute times, younger home shoppers are more likely to face another consideration: They want to know if their home will be safe from rising waters, extreme temperatures and wildfires," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.
Read More »Number of Younger Buyers Purchasing for First Time Jumps
"A greater relative share of first-time buyers is filling the gap, and they're competing against each other for the limited number of affordable starter homes on the market," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.
Read More »Average American Homeowner Rents for Five Years Before Buying a Home
The average American homeowner was able to purchase their first home at nearly 29 years old, according to a new survey from Shane Co.'s The Loupe. The survey revealed that the average homeowner rents for roughly five years before purchasing a home, while more than 25% of respondents believe it's now impossible to afford a home as a single person in the current housing market.
Read More »With The Right Tools, Construction Loan Opportunities Can Blossom
Continued housing demand and a lack of existing inventory are just two of the forces that make construction-to-permanent loans an ideal opportunity to make up for lost volume in today’s marketplace.
Read More »Home Values Climbed in Nearly All Major Markets From June to July
According to Zillow, metros in the Midwest and Northeast experienced the highest increases in home values nationwide, but while all major U.S. markets’ home values inched upward from June to July, nearly half remain down from last year’s levels.
Read More »How Are Mortgage Rates Impacting Home Sales?
A new Zillow survey reveals that 80% of mortgage holders report having a rate of less than 5%, as over time, homeowners will come to terms with higher rates as commonplace.
Read More »Darker-Colored Home Interiors Fetching More
A new analysis of paint color has found that charcoal gray-colored rooms can help a home sell for as much as $2,512 more, as Zillow found rooms enveloped in dark gray create a feeling of security.
Read More »Biden Administration, HUD Secretary Challenge Junk Fees in Rental Housing
The Biden Administration and HUD announced they will increase the transparency of housing fees, and released new research that summarizes state and local innovation to address junk fees nationwide.
Read More »Homebuyers Persist as Average Home Price Hits Record High
"Home buyers have persisted this spring despite daunting affordability challenges and record-low inventory," said Jeff Tucker, Senior Economist at Zillow.
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