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Housing Market

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Housing Market

First Annual Rent Decline in Three Years

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.

April 19, 2023

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Housing Market

82% of Seller-Buyers Feeling Lock-In Effect in Today’s Market

A new survey by Realtor.com and HarrisX shows 82% of seller-buyers are feeling the lock-in effect of their lower mortgage rates, especially when considering the impact of today’s higher rates on their monthly mortgage payment.

April 19, 2023

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Housing Market

Homeownership and Wealth: NAR Report Reveals Disparities in Wealth Gains

A new report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) shows significant inequalities in homeownership rates and household wealth gains across different income levels and racial/ethnic groups.

April 18, 2023

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Housing Market

Home Price Forecast Updates from NAR, CREA, CoreLogic and Zillow

New home price forecast updates from NAR, CREA, CoreLogic and Zillow indicate an increase in home values across the U.S. and a decline in home values in Canada.

April 17, 2023

Housing Market

Pets Over Partners: Gen Z Wants Fenced Yards Over Double Sinks

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.

April 14, 2023

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Housing Market

First-time Homebuyers Optimistic Amid Uncertain Market

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.

April 12, 2023

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Housing Market

Demand for Vacation Homes Is Down More than 50%

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.

April 12, 2023

Housing Market

Another Affordability Hurdle: Property Taxes are Up Across the U.S.

A new ATTOM report on 2022 property taxes for 87 million U.S. single-family homes shows property taxes are up 3.6% from 2021. Average property tax rose 3%, with an effective property tax rate nationwide of 0.83%, down to its lowest point since at least 2016.

April 10, 2023

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Housing Market

Starter Home Extinction and No Spring Inventory: Hot Sheet Recap April 3rd – 7th

The Hot Sheet recap for April 3rd – 7th covers starter home extinction, no spring inventory, and Florida’s new affordable housing law with host Byron Lazine.

April 8, 2023

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Housing Market

Are We Heading Towards The Inventory Bottom?

Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss mortgage rates, the jobs report, the inventory bottom, home prices on the rise, and an Inman writer’s response to Byron’s and Lisa’s comments on her article, “I’m an agent. You can’t tell me what to wear on the job.”

April 7, 2023

Housing Market

April is Fair Housing Month: How to Address the Homeownership Gap in Your Market

New survey data from Realtor.com® reveals a homeownership gap between LGBTQ+ and BIPOC buyers and white, non-LGBTQ+ buyers, with the former paying more of their income on housing costs than the latter.

April 7, 2023

Housing Market

The Best of Both Worlds: Top 20 City-Like Suburbs

A new report by StorageCafe reveals the top 20 city-like suburbs — neighborhoods with the best blend of urban and suburban life — based on their analysis of 912 cities in the 100 largest U.S. metro areas.

April 6, 2023