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Pushing Down on Me, Pressing Down on You: States Where People Feel Under Pressure to Move

Adults in California, Georgia and Florida are most likely to feel pressure to move, while Maine, West Virginia and Vermont are least likely. Read More

Majority of Homeowners Tackling Home Improvement Projects, With Painting, Landscaping and Bathroom Upgrades Topping To-Do Lists

In the past 12 months, 68% of homeowners started or completed home improvement projects, while 63% plan to begin one in the next year. Read More

94% of Americans Say Owning a Home Is Part of the American Dream, but 51% Who Don’t Own Fear They Never Will

An overwhelming 94% of consumers say owning a home is part of the American dream — even if only 84% say it's part of their dream. Read More

New Homes Are 11% Smaller but 74% More Expensive per Square Foot

The average size of new single-family homes sold nationwide decreased by 11.2% from 2014 (2,707 square feet) to 2024 (2,404). Read More

What’s a Full House? As 36% of Nonhomeowners Fear They’ll Never Be Able to Buy on Their Own, 29% of Americans Say They’d Consider Co-Buying With Friends or Family

Homeownership may seem increasingly out of reach for many Americans, but a solution may be gaining traction: co-buying. Read More

Recent Homebuyers Endured Tough Competition, High Home Prices and Rising Mortgage Rates, Leading 65% to Lose Sleep During the Homebuying Process

Nearly two-thirds of recent homebuyers say they’ve lost sleep during the home shopping process, our survey finds. Read More

Although 63% of Homebuyers Have Negotiated the Purchase Price, Only 39% Negotiated the Mortgage or Refinance Rate Despite the Likelihood of a Better Deal

Only 39% of homebuyers negotiated the initial APR or refinance rate on their most recent home purchase, even with a success rate of 80%. Read More