A premier suburb often comes with city-like amenities, but those can come at a hefty price tag, too. About 76% of the 100 top-ranked suburbs in the country are actually more expensive than the principal city in the same metro area, according to a new analysis from StorageCafe.Premier suburbs offer quality housing, top-notch schools, vibrant shopping and dining scenes, and plenty of outdoor recreation activities. But can affordability still b
Mortgage rates may be moving higher but eager buyers continue to drive loan applications to purchase a home higher as well. Mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 1% last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. Home shoppers may be rushing to lock in rates ahead of any further increases.But higher mortgage rates are taking a toll on homeowners looking to refinance. Mortgage demand for refinance applications fell 15%
Homeowners have been spending more time in their backyards since the pandemic began. For a growing share of owners, it’s become a new hobby or a place to relax. Sixty-nine percent of Americans recently surveyed say that doing yard work—either maintaining it or adding or updating features—is one of the ways they like to relieve stress these days, according to a Yards Study from Harris Poll.“Over the last few years, families have used their
Listing prices rose to a median of $405,000 in March, an all-time high, according to realtor.com®’s latest Monthly Housing Trends Report. However, economists say that buyers may soon see relief with expectations of more inventory coming that could help relieve some of the pricing pressures.Housing inventory is expected to hit positive territory year over year this summer, according to realtor.com®’s report.“Despite the $405,000 price tag,
The nation’s housing crunch has raised the profile of accessory dwelling units—small homes sharing a plot of land with a larger single-family home. Also known as granny flats, in-law units, or backyard bungalows, ADUs tend to be under 1,200 square feet and can be a viable, lower-cost alternative for renters who are unable to afford larger pricier units.In her new book Bigger than Tiny, Smaller than Average, author Sheri Koones says that
Demand for industrial space continues to swell and construction is increasing, reaching record-breaking levels, CommercialEdge details in its monthly National Industrial Report.The average sale price for industrial space was $125 per square foot in February. Ongoing investor demand continues to drive transaction activity to new heights, the report shows.Industrial space in Seattle is fetching the highest sales prices nationwide, at $357 per
Location may play a big part in how happy you are. Some cities in the U.S. appear to have happier residents than others.For example, on the top 10 list, more cities were in California than any other state. WalletHub researchers used positive-psychology research to rank the nation’s 180 largest cities by happiness of residents. They examined 30 indicators, including income, a city’s growth rate, average leisure time per day, commutes, work hou
Background music may be the perfect finishing touch to a showing. “Choosing the right soundtrack for your open house can make your property instantly more appealing to prospective buyers by creating the right atmosphere,” according to a new analysis from Living Cozy, a home and furniture brand retailer, of the top songs for real estate. The company analyzed around 100 property-selling playlists on Spotify to uncover the most popular songs and
Elevated inflation and the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening policy drove the latest leap in mortgage rates this week. Since the beginning of this year, mortgage rates have jumped by 1.2%. The typical home buyer would need to spend $250 more every month to be able to purchase a home, Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of forecasting for the National Association of REALTORS®, writes on the association’s blog.The 30-year fixed-
Material and labor shortages continue to constrain both new-home supply and sales, economists said as February saw another dip in new-home sales. Buyer demand remains high, but builders struggle to add greater inventory.Sales of new single-family homes reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 772,000 in February, down 2% from January and down 6.2% compared to a year ago, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban
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