A new Joybird study revealed the top U.S. cities where and for how much renters can find a studio apartment to call home.
Read More »Empty-Nest Baby Boomers Own the Largest Share of Big Homes
While millennials outpace baby boomers in population, the older generation owns a bigger share of large homes throughout the U.S., according to a new Redfin report. Here are the factors keeping empty nesters in those larger homes—and those homes off the market.
Read More »Buyers Looking Forward to Homeownership in 2024
According to a new Realtor.com survey, while 2024 is expected to remain a challenging year for homebuyers, nearly all first-time homebuyers overwhelmingly feel that they’ll be able to afford a home within their lifetime.
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 »High Interest Rates Hindering Homebuyer Mobility
While the combination of high home prices and interest rates continues to price many potential buyers out of the market, homebuyer mobility has stalled as a result as well. Riordan Frost, Senior Research Analyst for the Joint Center for Housing Studies, reveals the latest predictions surrounding homeowner mobility and what it would take to recover.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Soar to Highest Levels in a Year
According to a new market report from Redfin, in November, pending sales climbed to their highest level since 2022, while new listings rose, representing the first sign of growth in a year and a half.
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 »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 »Home Values Falling in Major U.S. Cities Amid Market Cooldowns
Single-family homeowners and condo owners are losing hundreds of dollars by the day, according to a new Point2 analysis. Learn which cities were hit the hardest in this latest study.
Read More »Will the ‘Seller’s Strike’ End, or Will Homeowners Give In?
As Americans hold tightly to their low mortgage rates, more than 90% of homeowners remain financially disincentivized from selling their homes, as it would cost more to borrow the same amount of money they owe on their current mortgage. A new study from First American dives into the situation.
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