Time on market drops to six days across the U.S. in hot home-buying season Go to Source Author:
Experts Say Zoning Changes Are Most Effective Path to Boost Housing Supply for a More-Balanced Market
A Zillow survey of economists and other real estate experts finds high costs are expected to slow construction and may lower homeownership among today’s 30-somethings Go to Source Author:
Out of Town Movers Reshuffling to Larger, More Affordable Homes
Scorching hot housing market giving additional buying power to sellers Go to Source Author:
To Sell Your Home Quickly, List it on a Thursday Before Labor Day
Homes are selling within days in many U.S. metros, and the day a home is listed can have an impact on time on market and sale price Go to Source Author:
83% Growth of Asian-Headed Households Hides Significant Inequality
While most signs point to housing gains, economic inequality among people from different Asian ethnic regions pose challenges to homeownership. Go to Source Author:
Record Growth Drives Typical Home Values Up 11.6% Over Last Year
Persistent double-digit price appreciation evokes 2007, but underlying forces show this is not a bubble Go to Source Author:
Zillow and Rover’s Top Emerging Dog-Friendly Cities for 2021
More than 60% of U.S. dog owners would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog’s needs Go to Source Author:
Attention Families: Homes With Treehouses Are Selling For 2.2% More Than Expected
Parents searching for their family’s next home should be prepared to move quickly and pay a premium for kid-friendly home features. Go to Source Author:
Zillow and Yelp Rank the Top U.S. Metros for Digital Nomads
These areas offer the best mix of available, affordable and flexible rental housing and community amenities sought after by those with newfound flexibility to explore the country as they work remotely Go to Source Author:
Housing Gains Could Grow Black Wealth More Than $500 Billion in a Decade
A new Zillow analysis finds Black households saw modest progress narrowing the racial wealth gap during the pandemic, and that housing factors will largely impact whether that gap grows or shrinks throughout the next 10 years. Go to Source Author:
Surge in New Listings Signals Potential Relief for Frustrated Shoppers
Home appreciation breaks new records as demand crush persists, but inventory crunch shows signs of relenting Go to Source Author:
What to Expect in the Housing Market After the Pandemic
Zillow survey results indicate many of the features that have marked the pandemic-era housing market — including heavy buyer demand, tech tool adoption and rising home prices — are likely to persist Go to Source Author:
Zillow’s 2021 Mover Report: The Opportunity, Emotion and Trends Behind the Great Reshuffling
The pandemic brought changes that make people more likely to move; a rapidly evolving real estate industry is helping overcome emotional and logistical obstacles that can get in the way. Go to Source Author:
With Eviction Cliff Extended, Here’s How Millions Can Keep Their Homes
There is a path to minimize evictions once moratoriums end — while still supporting landlords — in a post-pandemic country Go to Source Author:
Low-Income Renters Left Out of Pandemic Savings
Rent price declines have typically been sharpest in the most-expensive areas, meaning less savings for lower-income renters who were hit the hardest by the pandemic Go to Source Author:
The Spring House Hunting Season is Here – Is Your Credit Ready?
Zillow survey results show Americans are confused about factors affecting their credit Go to Source Author:
$15,000 Tax Credit Could Cover Entire Down Payment For Homes in 40 of the 50 Largest U.S Metros
If passed, first-time homebuyer tax credit could push some renters 14 years ahead toward homeownership Go to Source Author:
Move Over Zoom Rooms: Luxury Kitchen Amenities are the New Pandemic Must-Haves
As many homebuyers have become master home chefs during the pandemic, Zillow research finds updated kitchens are associated with homes selling faster and for more money. Go to Source Author:
Nearly 40% of Millennials are Comfortable Buying a Home Online
More millennials want digital home shopping tools and are comfortable making big purchases online, leading a shift toward a digital-first real estate transaction. Go to Source Author:
Expanding Access to Credit Could Shrink the Homeownership Race Gap
About 15% of Black and Latinx Americans are “credit invisible” and largely cut off from homeownership Go to Source Author:
Vaccine Could Boost Listings Ahead of Home Shopping Season
Zillow survey finds widespread vaccine distribution will likely make homeowners more comfortable selling in a market driven by strong demand. Go to Source Author:
Intense Demand and Low Mortgage Rates Drive Home Values to Record Highs
Home values continue to rise at a historic monthly pace, growing 1.1% from December to January Go to Source Author:
How Midwest Cities are Busting the Urban Exodus Myth
Though home values in some expensive coastal cities are softening, lower-priced urban centers are booming as people everywhere seek affordability and reprioritize amid new opportunity brought by remote work Go to Source Author:
Competition is Fierce for Home Buyers, But Acting Quickly Could Save Them Hundreds on Their Monthly Payments
This new Zillow analysis shows how the expectation of quickly growing home values and the potential for rising interest rates mean those who don’t delay will have more buying power. Go to Source Author: