In the race to homeownership, Gen Z gained a slight edge over their parents’ generation. A new Redfin report shows 30% of Gen Z reached homeownership by age 25 in 2022, compared to 27% of Gen X, 28% of millennials, and 32% of baby boomers at that age.
Four different housing market updates—from Fannie Mae, Redfin, NAR and Zillow—highlight home price changes and challenges for entry-level home shoppers. At first glance, opposing headlines could be confusing for consumers.
New Zillow research reveals over half of Gen Z and millennials who are not homeowners believe they would have to win the lottery to afford a home purchase.
Barbara Corcoran has been trending lately—from the real estate advice she gave on the Chicks in the Office podcast to a TikTok titled, “I love firing people on Fridays.” This week’s Real Word provided some honest (and enjoyable) feedback on both appearances.
New data from Kruze Consulting shows the percentage of startup office rentals in 2023 has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but rental costs now represent a smaller percentage of startup expenses, dropping from 7% to about 3%.
Canada’s government has introduced a tax-free savings account for first-time home buyers (FHSA) to help them save for a down payment. A special report by Royal Bank Financial Planning compares this new savings vehicle with existing options for saving.
A survey by Real Estate Witch and Leafly shows 2023’s best (and worst) cities for weed, and this year’s most weed-friendly city is Portland, OR.
A new Redfin report shows the first annual rent decline in three years, with the median rent dropping 0.4% year over year in March to its lowest point in 13 months.
According to new Zillow research, Gen Z would prioritize pets over partners and children when buying a home. A Gen Z pet owner is more likely to choose a fenced yard over double sinks, a kids’ playroom, or a home office for their partner.
A TD Bank survey finds first-time homebuyers are optimistic about becoming homeowners, saying it’s a good time to buy—despite volatile mortgage rates and low inventory. Rising rents are driving more renters toward homeownership.
A new Redfin report shows demand for vacation homes is down more than 50% from pre-pandemic levels as mortgage rates, new loan fees, and a cooling rental market deter second-home buyers.
HubSpot’s annual “State of Video Marketing Survey” with Wyzowl reveals how video consumption is changing and what that means for video content creators.
