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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Despite record low rates, 78% of homeowners passed up refinancing last year
New survey finds just a fifth of established homeowners refinanced over the last 12 months Go to Source Author:
Inventory Rebounds Amid Record Home Value and Rent Growth
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: