Tag Archives: Homebuying

Single-family rental investment is gaining in popularity, but with the surge comes some risks, according to a new report.

What do homeowners believe the market has in store in the near future?

To figure out where 20- to 29-year-olds are buying the most homes, a report calculated where they took out the highest percentage of mortgages in 2018 in the 200 largest metropolitan areas. Here’s what it revealed.

Despite increasing inventory, a report pointed to these factors that were likely to impact homebuying, especially for first-time buyers.

To examine the impact of student loan debt on homebuying power, a recent research looked into the median household income of prospective first-time homebuyers and their levels of education. Here’s what it revealed.

What types of properties are first-time millennial homebuyers investing in and what inspires them in their search for a dream home?

Why are young adults failing to build housing wealth? A report explores the long-term economic consequences for millennials and the nation’s economic well-being.

If a recent analysis is accurate, seller’s days may be numbered. Markets in once-hot major cities have all showed signs of slowing down in recent months, but does it spell a nationwide trend?

Homebuyers in San Jose, California are enjoying the fastest closing times in the nation. Trailing behind San Jose, six other cities came in at 50 days or less. These markets are seeing multiple bidders, many of whom are pre-qualified and offer large down payments, on the first day of listing.

The average American renter can now purchase a home more expensive than the nation’s median home value, while keeping their monthly housing budget the same. This was true in 37 out of 50 markets analyzed. The current national median rent is $1,416 per month—just enough to handle the monthly costs of a property valued at $289,505, including property taxes, maintenance, and insurance payments.