Nationally, Gen Z homebuyers represent approximately 10% of the market, but that number is growing in some states due to an influx of 18 to 24-year-olds.
Read More »Adding Up: Rising Rates’ Financial Impact
Mortgage rates have surpassed 5% lately, due in large part to increases to the federal interest rate by the Federal Reserve who in addition to raising the rate twice this year, is expected to have further increases for the foreseeable future. ...
Read More »16M U.S. Homes Remain Vacant Amid Housing Shortage
Although the housing market is still heating up, more than 16 million homes throughout the U.S. are sitting vacant, according to a new report from LendingTree. This poses the question, if so many homes are vacant, why are housing prices ...
Read More »New Report Examines Home Appraisal Discrimination
A new survey reveals 43% of homeowners believe discrimination played a role in the results of their home appraisal.
Read More »Where Do Homeowners Pay the Most for Insurance?
A new report reveals Americans spend an average of $2,148 for a homeowners policy of $500,000.
Read More »Nearly Half of Americans Looking to Relocate for Financial Gain
Moving South may save you more money than you think, as states like Arkansas, Missouri and West Virginia remain affordable throughout the pandemic.
Read More »Is Selling Your Home for Bitcoin a Wise Move?
The housing market’s unfettered rise over the last year has been nothing but historic as homeowners have now realized over $2.9 trillion in equity gains—but this rise has been overshadowed by an asset that has only existed since 2009: Bitcoin. Bitcoin, a universal ...
Read More »SLC Ranked as Top City to Raise a Family
Utah metro found to be prime candidate to raise a family based on seven metrics that creating a cross-section of the local environment.
Read More »Home Price Gains Continue to Raise Affordability Concerns
An analysis finds that home prices escalated at a torrid pace in August, forcing many prospective homebuyers to the sidelines with many continuing to be priced out of the market.
Read More »Biggest Barriers to Homeownership
A poll shows almost 90% of consumers prefer owning over leasing, but almost half of renting respondents fear it will never happen—are their worries warranted?
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