A new study from RentCafe revealed renting alone has become an increasingly popular trend, with baby boomers making up the largest population of renters living alone in the U.S. followed by millennials, as the number of solo renters reached a record high of 17.7 million in 2020 and continues to grow.
Read More »Home Improvement Projects Gain in Popularity
As mortgage rates remain historically high and the nation’s housing supply low, LendingTree has found that many homeowners are opting to tackle home improvement tasks, with nearly 70% having started or completed various projects over the past year.
Read More »Americans Remain Worried About Their Chances of Owning a Home
The high-priced housing market is affecting homebuyer sentiment nationwide, as a new survey from LendingTree revealed more than 50% of Americans fear they will never be able to own a home.
Read More »Millennials Remain Fundamental Drivers of Homeownership
While millennials prevail as the largest generation in U.S. history, a new study from First American revealed some 51% of them are homeowners. At age 41, the millennial homeownership rate is 62%, closely following Gen X at 64%, significantly narrowing the homeownership gap over the past decade.
Read More »Stars, Stripes, and More: How Flag Displays Impact Potential Homebuyers
A new Redfin survey examined the question of how displays of various flags, ranging from the American flag to LQBTQ+ pride flags, impacted potential homebuyers’ likelihood to purchase a home in a given area. Here are the results.
Read More »What Are Baby Boomers Looking for in Senior Housing?
A new report analyzes trends in the nation's population of nearly 76 million baby boomers, and the amenities they seek in living accommodations as many prepare to transition into senior housing.
Read More »Is That Price Negotiable? Homebuyers Look for Better Deals
A new LendingTree survey revealed how homebuyers who negotiate a lower APR could greatly impact how much they pay over the lifetime of their mortgage, with 39% of respondents saying they negotiated the initial APR or refinance rate on their most recent home purchase, while 63% report negotiating the purchase price.
Read More »Migration Trends: Home Prices Weakening in Cities With Growing Populations
While U.S. pandemic migration trends show no sign of reversing, Bank of America Institute's latest housing market report revealed home prices are slowing rapidly even in cities with large inflows of people.
Read More »Home Prices Up Nearly 8% Nationwide From Last March
Both home sellers and homebuyers continue to struggle to navigate the market, with a new seller survey from Realtor.com revealing that home prices are up 7.8% from last year.
Read More »Homeownership Gender Gaps Persist
Although women make up a higher share of college graduates, single female household heads still have substantially lower incomes and are more likely to raise children than single male household heads.
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