What's the premium for waterfront, air conditioning and an easy commute? What share of rental listings can renters actually afford? What share of homes have recovered to their pre-recession peaks? Check out our notable numbers from July 2018.
The total value of the nation’s waterfront homes. The premium for them is slipping.
How much more homes within a 15-minute commute of downtown Boston cost than homes in the rest of the metro. Check out Washington, D.C., San Francisco and other areas.
The total value of U.S. real estate sold in 2015 by non-resident foreigners. Canadians account for a huge share of it.
Share of rental listings that were affordable for the typical U.S. household in 2017. For blacks and Hispanics, the share is much lower.
How much more home buyers spent on homes with central air conditioning, a premium of 2.5 percent. Renters put an even higher premium on central air.
The share of Americans who say they would own their home, if money were no object. A much smaller share actually do own.
Amount of a 20 percent down payment for a home worth $217,300 — the current U.S. median. Saving for a down payment is the biggest obstacle for renters looking to buy. Here’s a roundup of other reasons millennials struggle to become homeowners.
Share of Las Vegas homes that have recovered all the value they lost during the recession. Just over half of all U.S. homes have recovered. Check out your metro.
