As 2016 draws to a close, annual growth in rents has stabilized, the number of homes listed for sale is at its lowest point on record and annual home value growth is accelerating. Fast-forward to 2017 and beyond, and all three of these trends are expected to continue influencing each other and the entire market.…
Realtor.com’s economic data team has once again analyzed its market data and economic indicators to develop a picture of the key housing trends for 2017. Here are some of the key predictions for the coming year: Millennials and boomers will move markets In 2017, the U.S. real estate market will be in the middle of…
Packing and unpacking can be the least fun part of going from Point A to Point B. Here, GoodCall offers some tips that can help ensure a smooth move. The pre-move purge Before the bubble wrap even comes into play, you should bag, drag and stack anything you haven’t seen, worn or used in more…
Want to know how to spot the next up-and-coming neighborhood? How about which part of the house to invest the majority of your budget in? There are numerous factors to consider when it comes to the business of fix-and-flip investments. Here, Inman.com offers four tips for those looking to invest. Think location, location, location Pay…
If you’re preparing to move, you’ve probably already completed a home inspection and checked out the schools and neighbors. But you might want to get more pro-active and delve a little deeper to unearth any potential problems that could cause costly repairs down the line. Here, Realtor.com offers nine things you want to be sure…
Many homeowners today are not living in their forever homes. Instead, the spot in which they’re residing is just a stepping stone to their dream house. If you’re always keeping one eye on your home and the other eye on the housing market, RISMedia offers these steps to help determine the best time to sell…
To better determine how interest rates could change in the coming months, Trulia.com asked financial experts from Los Angeles to New York to share their insights, predictions and best educated guesses. Here are some of their thoughts about interest rates going forward. • “Interest rates will stay lower longer than most people would imagine,” says…
All reports point to an abundance of millennials who are seeking to own their own homes. But the members of this sector often quickly find out that purchasing their first home isn’t always an easy proposition, especially with student-loan debt, outstanding credit card bills, and sometimes, a lack of credit altogether. All of these obstacles…
The 2017 home-buying season will be characterized by a large increase in first-time homebuyers, increasing affordability issues among buyers and high demand for suburban homes, according to Realtor.com’s new Active Home Shopper Report. The study—based on September survey data of active shoppers on Realtor.com—offers insight into future home buying trends in 2017 by analyzing responses…
There are numerous factors to consider when you’re thinking about moving to new surroundings. From creating a helpful checklist of must-haves, to uncovering crime statistics, the more information you know about a neighborhood, the better. Here, RISMedia offers eight tips on what to consider, what to avoid and where you might have to consider making…