Articles by Aly J. Yale - Page 12

Moving out before your home’s off the market could come back to haunt you. According to a new analysis, vacant homes sell for $11,000 less than homes that are occupied. The damage is even worse in certain parts of the country.

Boston homebuyers, beware. According to new data from Realtor.com, Beantown lays claim to the nation’s hottest housing market. Homes in the city see significantly more views per property and fewer days on the market than the national average.

There’s yet another positive sign for up-and-coming homebuyers. According to a new report, home values have fallen for the first time in seven years.

More than 12 million homeowners are planning to sell their house in the next 1.5 years. And according to new data, many of them are speeding up their initial timelines due to recent market shifts.

Is a buyer's market on the horizon? According to a new analysis, the housing market is “gradually shifting in favor of buyers” — especially on the high-priced West Coast.

American incomes are on the rise. According to a new analysis, income growth has outpaced housing costs in all 100 of the country’s biggest cities.

Rising rents are causing more and more Millennials to move in with mom. According to new data, the number of young adults living with their mom has nearly doubled since 2000.

Millennials aren’t gravitating toward the huge urban centers like most would expect. According to new data, they’re actually heading to smaller towns in the midwest — like Madison, Wisconsin and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Home price growth is continuing to slow down — though it might not be for long. A new forecast predicts home prices will rise as 2019 plows forward.

Housing inventory has finally stopped its longstanding decline. And even better for first-time homebuyers, starter home inventory is actually on the rise.

Considering a beach house investment or a summer home to occasionally rent out? A new report reveals the best places to buy a beachfront property in 2019.

Referrals are vital to any agent’s career. In fact, according to new data, 17 percent of all real estate agents earn anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000 thanks to agent-to-agent referrals every year.

Data shows that less than home sellers got an average of 7 percent more than their asking price in the last five years. But those who did additional construction before listing? They got three times that.

Keller Williams has become the latest big name brand to join the iBuying game. This month, the national real estate brokerage launches its Keller Offers program, looking to compete with Opendoor, Offerpad and other iBuyers in certain markets.

Home sellers may not be making the bank they were last year, but sales profits are still going strong, historically speaking. According to new data, the average seller saw a 31.5 percent return on investment last quarter — amounting to $57,500 in profits.

The national homeownership rate held steady last quarter, hovering around 64 percent. According to one expert, it’s poised to rise even more thanks to an influx of young buyers.

If homebuyers want another sign the market has turned in their favor, last month’s showing activity is the proof. According to new data, home showings were down significantly in March — especially on the West Coast.

Real estate investors looking to increase profits this year may want to head inward. According to new data, the Midwest region is home to the nation’s three best cities for residential investments.

Things are looking up for homebuyers on the West Coast. According to new data, the historically hot coastal markets are finally cooling down — and buyers are having an easier time snagging those dream homes.

Homeownership among Hispanic Americans is on the rise. According to a new report, Hispanic homeownership rose to 47.1 percent in 2018 — its highest point since 2010. It also marks the biggest annual gain in homeownership for the cohort in 13 years.