The profile of today’s homebuyer is changing and reveals some surprises. Current first-time homebuyers are older and more likely to be single than first-time homebuyers in the 1970s and 1980s, according to a new Zillow analysis. The study found that ...

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New trends are constantly emerging in the housing market. Currently, homebuyers are seeking larger houses where they can age in place, keeping the lifestyle they have established. As the housing market continues its recovery, homeowners are increasingly seeking more square ...

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A record number of prospective renters are actively seeking an apartment residence that meets their lifestyle needs. The national occupancy rate in May reached 95.3 percent, the highest ever, reports Axiometrics, a real estate analytics firm. “The May rate historically ...

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Homebuyers are taking advantage of low down payment opportunities when purchasing a home in 2015. The average down payment has dropped to a three-year low. The average down payment for buyers financing their home with an FHA loan during the ...

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For many families, selecting and navigating a move into a new home is the fulfillment of a dream. But for others, moving into their dream home would mean a house designed specifically for them, custom built on their own selected ...

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One thing is certain and constant in the field of forecasting changes in housing or other real estate: Economists always reserve the right to change their minds. And they often do. This month (June) marks 43 years of writing this ...

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About half of all families who purchase a new home have some regrets about their transition, a recent study revealed. More than 60 percent report stress and anxiety during the family move. While 90 percent of parents are happier as ...

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Many current prospective homebuyers want and need to purchase a home, but are delaying action to make it happen. Consumers continue to express concerns about recent weakening economic conditions and high home prices, according to Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey, ...

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Surprisingly, people who rent their residence are most likely to be encountering financial problems, according to a recent study. More than one in four renters spends at least half of their household income on housing and utility costs, according to ...

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More than 60 percent of the top housing markets in the U.S. are now on a solid path of improvement, according to a national survey. Freddie Mac recently released its updated Multi-Indicator Market Index (MiMi). It showed the U.S. housing ...

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