“Housing affordability remains strained, but things are looking up for Gen Z,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.
Read More »Starter Home Price Appreciation Ending the Year Strong
Home prices reached a new peak for the eighth consecutive month in November, according to First American's latest Home Price Index report, which revealed that price appreciation for small, affordable homes for first-time buyers remained strong, with starter home prices growing the fastest in many U.S. markets.
Read More »Share of First-Time Hispanic Homebuyers Projected to Rise in Coming Years
Although denial rates are higher for Hispanic borrowers and worsening affordability continues to hinder homebuyers nationwide, a new study from the Urban Institute revealed that by 2040, an estimated 70% of new homeowners are projected to be Hispanic.
Read More »Examining Homeownership Rates Nationwide
As the nationwide homeownership rate sits at nearly 70%, a new study from PropertyShark revealed which economic factors continue to impact U.S. rates. Percentages in coastal and southern states have seen a sharper decline compared to states like New York or California.
Read More »Homes Owned by Black Families Appreciated Fastest During Pandemic
According to a new Zillow report, Black Americans' housing wealth has made strides, as the gap between the value of the typical Black-owned home and the typical U.S. home is the smallest it's been in the past two decades.
Read More »Numbers of College-Educated Homeowners Increased Between 2010-2020
While the consistent and mounting pressure of student loan debt has been holding many back from purchasing a home, possessing a bachelor's degree is still largely seen as ...
Read More »Homeownership, Vacancy Rates Flat Year-Over-Year
Both homeownership and homeowner vacancy rates were flat in year-over-year change during Q4 2017, according to the latest quarterly Residential Vacancies and Homeownership report released by the U.S. ...
Read More »Buying Pulls Ahead of Renting
New Census data shows homeownership rates have grown significantly since last year. And with rental vacancies up and owner-occupied households on the rise, could it mean the market has finally turned a corner?
Read More »Predicting the Future of Homeownership
A new study reveals the biggest influencers of tomorrow’s housing market. Can they improve homeownership rates?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Immigrant Buyers Impact High End Market
On Wednesday, Zillow will release data on the effects international buyers have on the higher end of the housing market. A related report said foreign born homebuyers helped ...
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