Inventory rises as the typically slower winter season approaches Go to Source Author:
Baby Boomers and Millennials Are Competing for Homes, and Boomers Are Winning
Young people make up a smaller share of recent home buyers than in previous years, indicating there is still much pent-up demand from millennial households Go to Source Author:
To Afford Rent, Teachers and Nurses Are Living in Smaller, Older Homes
Manageable rent burdens mask affordability challenges for many workers who can afford only a small pool of available rentals Go to Source Author:
Even In Today’s Competitive Housing Market, Most Buyers Submit Only Two Offers
New Zillow research finds most home buyers still tour homes in person and don’t waive inspection contingencies. Go to Source Author:
Housing Market Expected to Stay Stable as COVID-era Protections End
Expirations of eviction and foreclosure moratoria are not likely to distress markets, according to real estate experts surveyed by Zillow Go to Source Author:
Buyers Take Note: Housing Market Easing from White Hot to Red Hot
Slight softening in for-sale and rental markets spells relief for buyers and renters alike Go to Source Author:
iBuyers Are Helping People Move in Record Numbers
Homeowners sold a record number of homes using an instant buying service in Q2, offering some relief for home shoppers as these homes are listed to be sold on the open market Go to Source Author:
Rent Prices Soar Beyond Pre-Pandemic Projections
While home value appreciation reaches new highs, the end of rampant price hikes may be on the horizon Go to Source Author:
As Housing Prices Rise, Affordability Squeeze is Coming
Rents will be unaffordable in the coming months, while lower monthly costs for buyers are at the mercy of historically low interest rates Go to Source Author:
The Great Reshuffling Is Changing How Far Americans Are Willing to Commute
A short commute appears to be a less important factor for today’s home shoppers Go to Source Author:
Inventory Jump Could be Welcome Relief for Home Buyers
Demand for homes remains strong — and competition intense — as appreciation reaches new highs Go to Source Author:
Homes With Light Blue Bathrooms, Dark Blue Bedrooms Could Sell for Up to $4,698 More Than Expected
New Zillow research finds pale interior paint colors are more likely to increase a home’s sale price, but bright interior paint colors can capture a buyer’s attention. Go to Source Author:
New Homeowners Can Spend Nearly $30K on Unexpected But Common Projects
New research from Thumbtack and Zillow finds millennial home shoppers are most excited about personalized projects, like interior painting, and least excited about high-stakes projects, like roofing repairs. Go to Source Author:
It’s Getting Harder to Save for a Down Payment, But First-Time Buyers Have New Opportunities in the Great Reshuffling
Flexible work arrangements and low mortgage rates can help first-time buyers overcome down payment difficulties Go to Source Author:
Young Adults Who Saved Money During the Pandemic Likely to Put It Toward a Down Payment
Zillow survey finds more than one-quarter of Gen Zers and millennials say their housing decisions are impacted by social media influencers and celebrities Go to Source Author:
Affordability and More Space Are Strong Draws for Canadian Home Shoppers, but Rising Prices and Low Inventories Remain Challenging
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Despite record low rates, 78% of homeowners passed up refinancing last year
New survey finds just a fifth of established homeowners refinanced over the last 12 months Go to Source Author:
Inventory Rebounds Amid Record Home Value and Rent Growth
Time on market drops to six days across the U.S. in hot home-buying season Go to Source Author:
Experts Say Zoning Changes Are Most Effective Path to Boost Housing Supply for a More-Balanced Market
A Zillow survey of economists and other real estate experts finds high costs are expected to slow construction and may lower homeownership among today’s 30-somethings Go to Source Author:
Out of Town Movers Reshuffling to Larger, More Affordable Homes
Scorching hot housing market giving additional buying power to sellers Go to Source Author:
To Sell Your Home Quickly, List it on a Thursday Before Labor Day
Homes are selling within days in many U.S. metros, and the day a home is listed can have an impact on time on market and sale price Go to Source Author:
83% Growth of Asian-Headed Households Hides Significant Inequality
While most signs point to housing gains, economic inequality among people from different Asian ethnic regions pose challenges to homeownership. Go to Source Author:
Record Growth Drives Typical Home Values Up 11.6% Over Last Year
Persistent double-digit price appreciation evokes 2007, but underlying forces show this is not a bubble Go to Source Author:
Zillow and Rover’s Top Emerging Dog-Friendly Cities for 2021
More than 60% of U.S. dog owners would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog’s needs Go to Source Author: