Top 10 states spending the most on home improvements
Whether it's an extra bedroom, an updated kitchen, or new wood floors, homeowners are spending big money on home improvements. And new data reveals the states spending the most on home improvements in America. The study, conducted by Contractor Growth Network, analyzed home improvement expenditures compared to the median household [...]
Cost of a beachfront vacation around US: hotels vs. rental homes
Looking for a beachfront rental? It may cost you a lot. A new and comprehensive study revealing the true cost of U.S. ocean-view vacations analyzed data from various popular coastal destinations across the country to find the most and least expensive destinations for beachfront rentals. Research Says The research indicates [...]
Cost of living in metro areas high; Americans moving to small cities
Americans are leaving big metro areas like New York City in exchange for smaller cities Like El Paso to settle down according to a new study. The State of U.S. Population Movement Report, which analyzes how the population of the U.S. has changed between Q1 2020 and Q1 2023 was [...]
Five tips to help home buyers win (and two things to always avoid)
Today's supercharged housing market has flipped the traditional home-buying journey on its head. Nationally, with 22.5% fewer for-sale listings than last year and homes flying off the market in just nine days, aspiring homeowners need to change their approach to win the deal. Home shopping used to be the first [...]
Home improvement projects spring sellers should tackle now
Sellers gearing up for the spring home shopping season need to roll up their sleeves now and spruce up their homes if they want to attract a shrinking pool of buyers. Investing in improvements, maintenance and repairs could pay off when it's time to sell. New research commissioned by Zillow and [...]
The cost of a mortgage is up 20% since December
If you're curious about what's happening in the real estate market it appears that home shoppers are facing a one-two punch this spring: Quickly rising mortgage rates are compounding affordability challenges that have been brought on by record home value growth. The cost of a 30-year mortgage on the typical [...]