While Texas remains a popular migration destination for Californians, California had the most people interested in moving to Washington, D.C., a change of pace from usually warmer climates.
Read More »Total Value of U.S. Homes Down $2.3T From Record High
According to a new Redfin report, the Bay Area housing market lost more value in percentage terms than anywhere else in the country as demand waned, while Florida continued to see large gains.
Read More »Apartment Size Shrinking Nationwide as Share of Studios Tick Up
A new analysis from RentCafe revealed the average size of new apartments in 2022 was 887-square-feet, a 54-square-foot drop from a decade ago, due to more studios and one-bedroom apartments entering the market.
Read More »Homebuyers Retreat As Mortgage Rates Jump
As mortgage rates climb toward 7%, the decline in new listings of homes for sale has slowed since December. A new Redfin report examines why many homebuyers continue to pull back from their home search.
Read More »Share of Homes Bought With Cash Down From November Peak
A new report from Redfin revealed the share of homes bought with cash is down slightly from November but remains elevated above pre-pandemic levels as high mortgage rates persist, averaging 6.36% in December.
Read More »Potential Homebuyers Opting to Rent Rather Than Buy
The share of families living in apartments has reached the highest level in half a century, as a new RentCafe study shows more of those who could purchase a home are choosing instead to rent.
Read More »Renting a Home Now Costs Less Than Homebuying
On average, the monthly cost of buying a starter home in December 2022 was nearly 50% higher than the cost of renting, according to Realtor.com's Monthly Rental Report.
Read More »High Housing Costs Drove Relocation in 2022
As homebuyers nationwide face inflationary home prices, those who purchased a home relocated at an unprecedented rate in Q4, as elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty drove many homebuyers to more affordable areas.
Read More »Veterans Remain Optimistic About Homebuying in 2023
A new Veterans United Home Loans survey revealed that high home prices are among the top reasons that impact the decision to buy a new home among service members and Veterans. However, many remain optimistic about homebuying in 2023 despite ongoing affordability challenges.
Read More »Inflation Impacting Millennial Homebuying Plans Nationwide
According to a new study from Real Estate Witch, inflation has impacted an estimated 92% of millennials' homebuying plans, indefinitely delaying home purchases for many prospective buyers.
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