Americans Struggle with Credit Score Knowledge
When asked five questions about credit scores, the average American got only two right -- and older Americans didn't fare much better than younger ones.
Americans Struggle with Credit Score Knowledge
When asked five questions about credit scores, the average American got only two right -- and older Americans didn't fare much better than younger ones.
Americans Want Digital Tools to Complement Traditional Home Shopping
Most people are reluctant to rent, buy and/or sell a home entirely online. But most are comfortable using technology for at least some of the process.
How the Coronavirus Vaccine Could Further Fuel the Upcoming Home Shopping Season
70% of homeowners say they would feel reasonably safe moving after widespread COVID vaccination, up from 52% who feel that way now.
Renters Staying in Cities and Suburbs Despite Pandemic, Turning Savings into Upgrades
Enterprising young renters seem to be taking the opportunity of softening rent growth to come back to the market and score a deal on a nicer apartment.
Financial Anxiety, Ongoing Uncertainty Keeping Sellers on the Sideline
Among homeowners considering selling in the next 3 years, life uncertainty and financial anxiety are some of the main reasons holding them back.
Latinx Americans are Driving U.S. Homeownership Gains, But Wide Gaps Remain
Latinx homeownership has made huge strides over the past decade. But this community remains underrepresented among homeowners, and faces unique challenges.
In all of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas, block groups that are at least 90% single-family, detached houses are whiter than the metro as a whole.
LGBTQ+ Buyers & Renters Face More Challenges, Costs when Searching for a Home
Many of the housing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ households in general are even more extreme for LGBTQ+ home buyers and renters of color.
LGBT Home Buyers May Be Priced Out of Areas With Legal Protections From Discrimination
The typical cost of buying a home in areas with explicit legal protections for the LGBT community is $328,575, ~63% more than areas with no protections.
Homeowners Embrace “Missing Middle” Housing, Remain Wary of Large Apartment Development
Among homeowners, support for so-called “missing-middle” housing options – the creation of mother-in-law suites and or allowing for duplex/triplex development on current single-family lots – is widespread.
