Zillow Articles

Shift Toward Seasonal Norms Could Benefit Buyers, Renters

Though still hot, easing competition in the housing market could reward persistent shoppers Go to Source Author:

Thanksgiving Kitchen Features That Can Boost a Home’s Value

Zillow identifies eight amenities that can simplify holiday meal prep — and increase a home’s sale price Go to Source Author:

Pet Ownership Soars Among Home Buyers, Influencing Purchase Decisions

New Zillow data finds pet owners are more likely to purchase larger homes with more bedrooms Go to Source Author:

Housing Market Moderation Gives Buyers Breathing Room

Inventory rises as the typically slower winter season approaches Go to Source Author:

Baby Boomers and Millennials Are Competing for Homes, and Boomers Are Winning

Young people make up a smaller share of recent home buyers than in previous years, indicating there is still much pent-up demand from millennial households Go to Source Author:

To Afford Rent, Teachers and Nurses Are Living in Smaller, Older Homes

Manageable rent burdens mask affordability challenges for many workers who can afford only a small pool of available rentals Go to Source Author:

Even In Today’s Competitive Housing Market, Most Buyers Submit Only Two Offers

New Zillow research finds most home buyers still tour homes in person and don’t waive inspection contingencies. Go to Source Author:

Housing Market Expected to Stay Stable as COVID-era Protections End

Expirations of eviction and foreclosure moratoria are not likely to distress markets, according to real estate experts surveyed by Zillow Go to Source Author:

Buyers Take Note: Housing Market Easing from White Hot to Red Hot

Slight softening in for-sale and rental markets spells relief for buyers and renters alike Go to Source Author:

iBuyers Are Helping People Move in Record Numbers

Homeowners sold a record number of homes using an instant buying service in Q2, offering some relief for home shoppers as these homes are listed to be sold on the open market Go to Source Author:

Rent Prices Soar Beyond Pre-Pandemic Projections

While home value appreciation reaches new highs, the end of rampant price hikes may be on the horizon Go to Source Author:

As Housing Prices Rise, Affordability Squeeze is Coming

Rents will be unaffordable in the coming months, while lower monthly costs for buyers are at the mercy of historically low interest rates Go to Source Author:

The Great Reshuffling Is Changing How Far Americans Are Willing to Commute

A short commute appears to be a less important factor for today’s home shoppers Go to Source Author:

Inventory Jump Could be Welcome Relief for Home Buyers

Demand for homes remains strong — and competition intense — as appreciation reaches new highs Go to Source Author:

Homes With Light Blue Bathrooms, Dark Blue Bedrooms Could Sell for Up to $4,698 More Than Expected

New Zillow research finds pale interior paint colors are more likely to increase a home’s sale price, but bright interior paint colors can capture a buyer’s attention. Go to Source Author:

New Homeowners Can Spend Nearly $30K on Unexpected But Common Projects

New research from Thumbtack and Zillow finds millennial home shoppers are most excited about personalized projects, like interior painting, and least excited about high-stakes projects, like roofing repairs. Go to Source Author:

It’s Getting Harder to Save for a Down Payment, But First-Time Buyers Have New Opportunities in the Great Reshuffling

Flexible work arrangements and low mortgage rates can help first-time buyers overcome down payment difficulties Go to Source Author:

Young Adults Who Saved Money During the Pandemic Likely to Put It Toward a Down Payment

Zillow survey finds more than one-quarter of Gen Zers and millennials say their housing decisions are impacted by social media influencers and celebrities Go to Source Author:

Affordability and More Space Are Strong Draws for Canadian Home Shoppers, but Rising Prices and Low Inventories Remain Challenging

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Michael Gersitz