Nearly 80% of Gen Z Homeowners Had Down Payment Help — Mostly From Family
Across all homeowners, 39% have received down payment assistance, with help from parents leading the way, according to our survey. Read More
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Draft-Business Auto Loans: What They Are and Where To Find Them
Buying a business vehicle can help you meet your customers’ needs, and you might get some tax breaks, too. If paying in cash is out of the question, you could consider a business auto loan, especially if you qualify for low APRs due to excellent… Read More
5.6 Million Homes Are Vacant in Nation’s Largest Metros — Here’s Where Vacancy Rates Are Highest, Lowest
The vacancy rate in 2023 across the nation's 50 largest metros was 7.37%, up slightly from 7.22% in 2022. Here's what else we found. Read More
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
