One of the biggest segments of new renters is empty nesters ages 55 and up, as multifamily developers reconsider their original focus on millennials. Between 2009 and 2015, the number of renters older than 55 increased 28 percent, or 2.5 million—the largest uptick of any age group, according to data from rental listing site RENTCafé. Meanwhile, the number of renters ages 34 and younger rose just 3 percent during the same time period.“Loweri
The city of Austin, Texas, has been named the “most changed” in the country over the last decade, with the most dynamic transformations to its housing market, incomes, crime rates, and economy compared to any other large U.S. metro, according to a new analysis by MagnifyMoney, a subsidiary of LendingTree. In fact, several Texas cities topped the list of most evolved economies and housing markets in the last 10 years.MagnifyMoney analyzed dat
White-glove service, a trusted brand, top-notch amenities -- a look inside a new LA hotel residence projectLuxury real estate agents may have recognized the growing demand for hotel residences that offer turnkey, highly serviced, amenity-rich lifestyles.The increasing popularity of hotel residences give agents more choices when hunting for a condominium or lock-and-leave home for on-the-go clients, whether they’re looking for a first home, seco
Twenty-one percent of the nation’s population now resides in communities governed by an association, which includes planned communities, homeowners and condo associations, or housing cooperatives, according to the National and State Statistical Review for 2016 Community Association Data. The report was published by the Foundation for Community Association Research.Read more: How to Spot a Bad HOAThe study, conducted by the Community Associati
Borrowers may be able to lock in lower interest rates this week, as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dips to a 3.88 percent average.“Rates came down slightly this week, ending a brief two-week streak of increases,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The 10-year Treasury yield dipped 6 basis points, while the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell 3 basis points to 3.88 percent.”Freddie Mac reports the following national aver
About 100 cities across the country have submitted their final bids to be the home of Amazon’s second headquarters, known as HQ2, as municipal leaders argued for why their community is the best pick. However, it won’t be all good news for the metro Amazon ultimately selects in 2018, especially when it comes to housing. HQ2 will bring with it up to 50,000 new jobs, which will undoubtedly put greater upward pressure on already sky-high rents
Projections for next year’s housing market are already underway, as 2018 could be seeing significantly more home renovations and repairs taking place.A report released today from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicts a growing momentum in 2018 for money spent on remodeling homes. The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity finds annual gains in home renovation spending will surge
Higher home prices and a tight supply of homes for sale may be the mantra nationwide. But certain markets are still offering lucrative options for investors.Real estate sales and auction company TenX released its top picks for investors and Texas had the most markets on its list, scoring three out of the top five. Texas continues to post strong growth in employment and home construction. San Antonio topped TenX’s list for best places for inves
For the second consecutive year, Watauga, Texas, is the hottest ZIP code in the U.S., according to realtor.com®’s 2017 Hottest ZIP Codes list. Livonia, Mich., and Kentwood, Mich., landed second and third, respectively, on the annual list.Realtor.com® analyzed 32,000 ZIP codes based on factors like the time it takes properties to sell and how frequently homes are viewed in each ZIP code. The markets on this year’s top 10 list are seeing home
Baby boomers looking to retire, downsize, or cash in are growing concerned that they’ll be unable to sell their big suburban homes as the younger generation shows different preferences in homes.First-time home buyers are “hungry for starter homes and efficient layouts,” says Javier Vivas, manager of economic research at realtor.com®.Large single-family homes are lingering on the market. Realtor.com® defines “large single-family homes”
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