Zillow survey results indicate many of the features that have marked the pandemic-era housing market — including heavy buyer demand, tech tool adoption and rising home prices — are likely to persist Go to Source Author:
Zillow’s 2021 Mover Report: The Opportunity, Emotion and Trends Behind the Great Reshuffling
The pandemic brought changes that make people more likely to move; a rapidly evolving real estate industry is helping overcome emotional and logistical obstacles that can get in the way. Go to Source Author:
With Eviction Cliff Extended, Here’s How Millions Can Keep Their Homes
There is a path to minimize evictions once moratoriums end — while still supporting landlords — in a post-pandemic country Go to Source Author:
Low-Income Renters Left Out of Pandemic Savings
Rent price declines have typically been sharpest in the most-expensive areas, meaning less savings for lower-income renters who were hit the hardest by the pandemic Go to Source Author:
The Spring House Hunting Season is Here – Is Your Credit Ready?
Zillow survey results show Americans are confused about factors affecting their credit Go to Source Author:
$15,000 Tax Credit Could Cover Entire Down Payment For Homes in 40 of the 50 Largest U.S Metros
If passed, first-time homebuyer tax credit could push some renters 14 years ahead toward homeownership Go to Source Author:
Move Over Zoom Rooms: Luxury Kitchen Amenities are the New Pandemic Must-Haves
As many homebuyers have become master home chefs during the pandemic, Zillow research finds updated kitchens are associated with homes selling faster and for more money. Go to Source Author:
Nearly 40% of Millennials are Comfortable Buying a Home Online
More millennials want digital home shopping tools and are comfortable making big purchases online, leading a shift toward a digital-first real estate transaction. Go to Source Author:
Expanding Access to Credit Could Shrink the Homeownership Race Gap
About 15% of Black and Latinx Americans are “credit invisible” and largely cut off from homeownership Go to Source Author:
Vaccine Could Boost Listings Ahead of Home Shopping Season
Zillow survey finds widespread vaccine distribution will likely make homeowners more comfortable selling in a market driven by strong demand. Go to Source Author:
Intense Demand and Low Mortgage Rates Drive Home Values to Record Highs
Home values continue to rise at a historic monthly pace, growing 1.1% from December to January Go to Source Author:
How Midwest Cities are Busting the Urban Exodus Myth
Though home values in some expensive coastal cities are softening, lower-priced urban centers are booming as people everywhere seek affordability and reprioritize amid new opportunity brought by remote work Go to Source Author:
Competition is Fierce for Home Buyers, But Acting Quickly Could Save Them Hundreds on Their Monthly Payments
This new Zillow analysis shows how the expectation of quickly growing home values and the potential for rising interest rates mean those who don’t delay will have more buying power. Go to Source Author:
2020 U.S. Housing Market Gains Were Biggest in 15 Years
Zillow expects bigger growth in 2021 as sustained demand pushes home values higher Go to Source Author:
Zillow Survey Predicts Austin will be the Nation’s Hottest Housing Market in 2021, Leading a Sunbelt Surge
More affordable metros are replacing expensive coastal areas as top drivers of home value growth Go to Source Author:
Despite New Stimulus, More Than 3 Million Renters Facing COVID-19 Unemployment Bear Extreme Housing Cost Burden
Recently finalized stimulus package will help, but rent burdens continue to exceed affordability threshold Go to Source Author:
Pandemic Year Brought Incredible Surge in ‘Million-Dollar Cities’
There are 312 U.S. cities with a typical home value of at least $1 million — 45 more than a year ago. Go to Source Author:
Home Value Disparities Between Races Are Still Pronounced, but Shrinking
The value gap between communities of color and the typical U.S. home continues to shrink as home values reach pre-Recession levels. Go to Source Author:
Zillow Predicts Stronger Housing Market Across the Board in 2021
Continued frenzied demand, economic recovery and tech adoption expected to bring biggest annual home sales growth since 1983 Go to Source Author:
Home Value Growth Breaks Records as Rents Stabilize
Impressive late-year metrics set up 2021 as a banner year Go to Source Author:
What Moved Us: Stories that Shaped the Year in Real Estate
Zillow looks back at the cultural trends that upended the housing market and changed how — and where — we want to live. Go to Source Author:
From ‘Zoom Rooms’ to Chef Kitchens: Zillow’s Top 10 Home Trends for 2021
Zillow’s top home trends for 2021 are driven by COVID-era design and home features that will continue to grow in popularity even when the pandemic subsides. Go to Source Author:
8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Coziness
As winter plods along, you may wish you could just hibernate until spring – and that may be more true than ever this year. But there is, indeed, joy to be found in the quieter months of the year. While
3 Keys to Non-Traditional Holiday Decor
The holidays are a time when sprucing up your home hits an all-time high, but it can be difficult to find festive decorations that match your style. While there is nothing wrong with snowmen, Santa figurines and lots of red