According to a Zillow news release, pet-friendly rental listings rent eight days faster on average and attract 9% more views, 12% more saves, and 11% more shares than those that don’t allow pets. The report also reveals that 58% of renters now have pets.
Renters aged 65+ increased by 2.4 million over the past decade, a nearly 30% jump, making them the fastest-growing age group of renters in the U.S. housing market. Here’s what agents need to know.
Redfin survey finds 24% of Americans are canceling major purchases like a home or car due to economic uncertainty, some of that tariff-related, while 32% are delaying plans. Even more concerning: 34% don’t have an emergency fund to cover housing payments.
A new Redfin report finds homebuyers must now earn $116,633 to afford a median-priced home—81.8% more than the $64,160 renters need to cover their monthly payment.
Ramon Casaus examines the rise of co-living properties as a creative response to America’s real estate affordability crisis, highlighting their potential to reduce costs, maximize space, and build community.
The Aspen Institute reveals a massive wealth gap: as of 2022, homeowners boast a median net worth of roughly $396,500, while renters sit at $10,400.
Redfin’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that 33.6% of renters have stayed in the same home for at least five years—up from 28.4% a decade ago.
Zillow and Realtor.com have released their 2025 forecasts, offering key insights for real estate professionals navigating home prices, sales trends, and mortgage rates.
Freddie Mac’s latest outlook report spotlight the growing challenges facing first-time homebuyers, from historic lows in available housing to increased competition, with 30 renters for each available home for sale.
A new analysis by Zillow and StreetEasy shows nearly half of U.S. renter households are burdened by high rent costs, with Gen Z renters facing the greatest challenges. Meanwhile, back in 2012, millennial renters had it slightly worse.
New Zillow research reveals 11 rental features that get more saves and shares on Zillow Rentals. Today’s renters are showing a preference for rental listings that mention pet areas, happy hours for tenants, air purification and coworking spaces.
New Redfin research shows the typical renter earns $11,000 less than the $66,120 minimum required to afford the typical U.S. apartment. And only 39% of U.S. renters earn enough to afford a median-priced apartment.
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