Most Affordable Markets for Homebuyers
Markets that seem affordable, because their median home price is lower than other areas, may actually be unaffordable for people who live there. Oklahoma City, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis top the list of metros that pass a more realistic test.
In Contest for Amazon HQ2, Experts Bet on Atlanta and D.C. Suburbs
Atlanta and Northern Virginia are the most likely landing spots for Amazon’s coveted second headquarters location, according to a recent Zillow survey of economists and real estate experts. Los Angeles was deemed least likely to win the heated competition for Amazon HQ2.
Notable Numbers From February 2018
February saw some surprising housing figures: How long it takes singles to save down payments. How quickly affordable homes are gaining value. How much the typical home in San Jose, Calif., is worth. Take a peek.
What If the Housing Bust Didn’t Happen?
If the recession and housing bust had never happened, the median U.S. home would have been worth about $214,500 as of the end of 2017 -- $8,200 more than the actual value of $206,300.
Owners of the Most Affordable Homes Gaining Wealth Fastest
Owners of the country’s most affordable homes are gaining equity the fastest, because demand for entry-level homes continues to grow faster than supply.
What We Learned About Housing Over the Past Year
It's been a dynamic year for housing, with affordability continuing to squeeze renters in particular -- and policy changes in Washington, D.C., raising questions about implications for homeowners. Zillow Research explored those and other issues -- from climate change to foreign buyers to home-buying tips. Here's a roundup.
Quiz: 8 Markets and the Home Styles They Love
You don't have to live on the coast to favor Cape Cods -- and people all over the country dig their Queen Annes. Test your knowledge of home style tastes in eight major metros.
Government Shutdown Would Delay Processing of Thousands of Mortgages Per Day
Approximately 3,500 federally backed mortgage loans per business day could be delayed because of the federal government shutdown.
For a Quarter More: Why 1 in 4 U.S. Home Sales in 2017 Sold Above List Price
Roughly a quarter of U.S. home sellers got more from their home than they asked for last year – in some cases, much, much more. Nationwide, buyers paid more than the asking price on 24.1 percent of home sales in 2017, netting sellers an additional $7,000 on average over their initial offering price.
TPS-Protected Salvadoran Homeowners Paid Approx. $100M in Property Taxes Last Year
Salvadoran homeowners previously granted Temporary Protective Status (TPS) as immigrants likely paid at least roughly $100 million in property taxes nationwide last year, with more than half the total coming from taxes paid in California and Texas.
