Midwest markets were a hot spot for renters seeking more affordability during peak rental season, dominating the top half of the nation's 20 most competitive rental markets. Renters now have more options to choose from, as the national supply of apartments experienced a slight increase compared to the same time last year, according to a new RentCafe study.
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Home Prices Experience First Annual Drop Since 2012
While many homebuyers remained on the sidelines, home sales and competition leveled off in February, as the median U.S. home sale price fell 1.2% in February, marking the first year-over-year decline since 2012.
Read More »Nationwide Inventory of Active Listings Climbs Nearly 34% YoY
Active listings surged 33.5% year-over-year to the highest level since 2020, while the median list price grew by 13.3% in October. New data from Realtor.com's October 2022 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report reveals how these numbers are shifting.
Read More »Bidding War Competition Heightens
Experts say bidding wars are likely to remain commonplace, as cash offers are becoming an effective strategy to buy a home with multiple offers.
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