It’s Harder to Save for a Down Payment, But Today’s First-Time Buyers Have Some Unique Opportunities
The typical U.S. renter should expect it to take more than a quarter century to save for a 20% down payment on the typical U.S. starter home.
Renting
Millions of Tenants Remain Behind on Rent, but Their Confidence is Rising
On the eve of the scheduled expiration of the federal eviction moratorium, some 3 million U.S. tenants are at risk of losing their home.
Virtual Home Selling Tools Benefit Buyers & Sellers — And are Here to Stay Post-Pandemic
The old open house-based approach to touring homes is, if not exactly extinct, then certainly no longer the only game in town.
Anticipated Inventory Relief Fails to Materialize in April (April 2021 Market Report)
The ongoing inventory deficit deepened slightly in April -- total U.S. for-sale inventory was down 30.3% from April 2020 and 1.4% from March.
History Not Repeating: Why Today’s Housing Market Won’t Turn into 2008’s
Today’s housing fundamentals -- including supply, demand and overall financial conditions -- are markedly different than in 2008.
The Top 10 U.S. Metros for Digital Nomads
With the prospect of permanent work-from-home arrangements becoming more likely, the popularity of a “digital nomadic lifestyle” is likely to trend upward.
As Eviction Cliff Nears, Here’s How Millions Could Keep Their Homes
An eviction crisis looms if/when a federal moratorium expires, but there are ways to soften the blow if landlords choose to work with struggling tenants.
Home Value Appreciation Goes into Overdrive (February 2021 Market Report)
In February, home value growth continued to accelerate, the rental market showed some signs of recovery and inventory continued to hit new lows.
Softening Rents Offer an Uneven Respite for Renters
Rent has fallen more in the pricier neighborhoods of some of the nation’s most-expensive markets, but remains stubbornly high in more-affordable ZIP codes.
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.
