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Housing Market

Rate Pauses May Force Landlords in Canada to Sell or Raise Rents

The Bank of Canada’s decision to hold interest rates steady may force landlords in Canada, squeezed by the increase in their monthly mortgage payments, to raise rents or start selling their investment properties.

April 28, 2023

Housing Market

Redfin Report Reveals 1 in 7 Investors Losing Money

A new Redfin report finds real estate investors losing money on about one of every seven (13.5%) U.S. homes they sold in March, largely due to high mortgage rates dampening buyer demand.

April 26, 2023

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Housing Market

Homeownership by Age 25: Comparing Gen Z to their Parents

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.

April 25, 2023

Housing Market

Calling All Knowledge Brokers: Help Consumers Make Sense of the Latest Housing Market Reports

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.

April 24, 2023

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Housing Market

What Are The Odds? Winning the Lottery vs. Homeownership

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.

April 24, 2023

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Housing Market

The Biggest Home Price Drop in Over a Decade is Here

A new Redfin report shows that home prices fell 3.3% in March, marking the biggest annual drop in over a decade nationwide. But home prices vary greatly based on the local market.

April 20, 2023

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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

Rate Pauses May Force Landlords in Canada to Sell or Raise Rents

Redfin Report Reveals 1 in 7 Investors Losing Money

Homeownership by Age 25: Comparing Gen Z to their Parents

Calling All Knowledge Brokers: Help Consumers Make Sense of the Latest Housing Market Reports

What Are The Odds? Winning the Lottery vs. Homeownership

The Biggest Home Price Drop in Over a Decade is Here

First Annual Rent Decline in Three Years

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

Homeownership and Wealth: NAR Report Reveals Disparities in Wealth Gains

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

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

First-time Homebuyers Optimistic Amid Uncertain Market

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