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#real-estate-trends

Homebuyers are making larger down payments, Redfin says

Buyers are reevaluating down payment sizes due to high mortgage rates.

The housing market is favoring buyers, allowing for more flexible terms.

Cash purchases are declining but still higher than previous years.

FHA loans are becoming more prevalent among buyers, especially first-timers.

Home prices rose 3.9% in December, but spring should be less competitive

The San Francisco housing market continues to decline significantly, showing a 4.5% price drop in late 2024.

NYC real estate

Exclusive | Manhattan nosedives out of Top 10 in national ranking of priciest homes, as 'burbs skyrocket

Manhattan's housing market has suffered significantly since 2019, with prices dropping and suburbs seeing valuations soar.

Real estate

fromEntrepreneur

Buying a House? Here's What $300k, $400k or $500k Gets You | Entrepreneur

90% of renters want to buy a home, but affordability remains a significant barrier.

Boston real estate

Baby Boomers and Gen X Are Flocking to the Hottest Housing Markets

Older Americans dominate the housing market due to financial advantages, while younger buyers struggle to enter.

The median age of homebuyers has reached a historic high of 56 years in 2024.

fromFast Company

Zillow turns full-blown housing market bear-just look at its new forecast

Zillow projects a 1.7% decline in U.S. home prices from March 2025 to March 2026.

Homebuyers are making larger down payments, Redfin says

Buyers are reevaluating down payment sizes due to high mortgage rates.

The housing market is favoring buyers, allowing for more flexible terms.

Cash purchases are declining but still higher than previous years.

FHA loans are becoming more prevalent among buyers, especially first-timers.

Home prices rose 3.9% in December, but spring should be less competitive

The San Francisco housing market continues to decline significantly, showing a 4.5% price drop in late 2024.

NYC real estate

Exclusive | Manhattan nosedives out of Top 10 in national ranking of priciest homes, as 'burbs skyrocket

Manhattan's housing market has suffered significantly since 2019, with prices dropping and suburbs seeing valuations soar.

Real estate

fromEntrepreneur

Buying a House? Here's What $300k, $400k or $500k Gets You | Entrepreneur

90% of renters want to buy a home, but affordability remains a significant barrier.

Boston real estate

Baby Boomers and Gen X Are Flocking to the Hottest Housing Markets

Older Americans dominate the housing market due to financial advantages, while younger buyers struggle to enter.

The median age of homebuyers has reached a historic high of 56 years in 2024.

fromFast Company

Zillow turns full-blown housing market bear-just look at its new forecast

Zillow projects a 1.7% decline in U.S. home prices from March 2025 to March 2026.

US homes are selling at their slowest pace in 6 years as supply balloons

US housing market is experiencing its slowest sales pace in six years due to increased supply and decreased buyer competition.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 days ago

Silicon Valley real estate

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.5 million in Danville

A spacious single-story house in Danville was recently sold for over $2.5 million.

US homes are selling at their slowest pace in 6 years as supply balloons

US housing market is experiencing its slowest sales pace in six years due to increased supply and decreased buyer competition.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 days ago

Silicon Valley real estate

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.5 million in Danville

A spacious single-story house in Danville was recently sold for over $2.5 million.

Renovation

Government raked in 1.4bn in stamp duty before the March 30th deadline, as calls to remove the tax grow

UK homebuyers rushed to pay stamp duty before tax hikes in April 2025, resulting in a £1.4 billion expenditure.

LA real estate

What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?

Down payment expectations are changing; the traditional 20% is not strictly required.

First-time homebuyers currently face lower median down payments compared to repeat buyers.

fromHomebuilding

1 week ago

Renovation

Government raked in 1.4bn in stamp duty before the March 30th deadline, as calls to remove the tax grow

UK homebuyers rushed to pay stamp duty before tax hikes in April 2025, resulting in a £1.4 billion expenditure.

LA real estate

What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?

Down payment expectations are changing; the traditional 20% is not strictly required.

First-time homebuyers currently face lower median down payments compared to repeat buyers.

more#first-time-buyers

#affordable-housing

fromSacramento Bee

California

Home prices are rising in California. Here's where you can find houses as low as $237,000

California home prices continue to rise, with a median of $861,020 as of December, amid a notable increase in high-end home sales.

1 week ago

Boston real estate

Heartland city emerges as top US market - where typical home is $200K less than national median

Toledo, OH has the top housing market in the U.S. this spring, with affordable home prices and quick sales.

fromSacramento Bee

California

Home prices are rising in California. Here's where you can find houses as low as $237,000

California home prices continue to rise, with a median of $861,020 as of December, amid a notable increase in high-end home sales.

1 week ago

Boston real estate

Heartland city emerges as top US market - where typical home is $200K less than national median

Toledo, OH has the top housing market in the U.S. this spring, with affordable home prices and quick sales.

more#affordable-housing

Zen Decor and Meditation Spaces Are Taking Over Home Offices: a Look at Wellness Room Designs

Wellness rooms are an emerging trend in homes as remote work declines, emphasizing mental and physical health.

fromApartment Therapy

Remodel

The Functional Bathroom Feature Disappearing from Homes (And What's Replacing It)

The traditional medicine cabinet is declining in popularity as home design trends shift towards minimalism.

Wellness

3 weeks ago

Zen Decor and Meditation Spaces Are Taking Over Home Offices: a Look at Wellness Room Designs

Wellness rooms are an emerging trend in homes as remote work declines, emphasizing mental and physical health.

fromApartment Therapy

Remodel

The Functional Bathroom Feature Disappearing from Homes (And What's Replacing It)

The traditional medicine cabinet is declining in popularity as home design trends shift towards minimalism.

more#home-design

fromwww.housebeautiful.com

Why Gen Z Now Has Major Homebuyers' Remorse

Younger homeowners show significant buyer's remorse regarding pandemic-era home purchases, prompting many to sell and reassess their decisions.

Don't Redecorate: Use What You Already Have To Restyle Your Home for the Spring Selling Season

Spring is the optimal season for selling homes, with April 13-19, 2025, being the ideal week.

Homeowners can refresh their space using existing items, despite financial caution.

4 weeks ago

Renovation

Replacement Windows: What Is the Cost and Does It Increase Home Value?

Older homeowners are investing in home improvements, particularly window replacements, while younger buyers are looking to sell quickly.

SF real estate

Boomers Are Spending Big Bucks on Home Renovations So They Don't Have To Move

Home renovations are increasingly popular as homeowners prioritize improving their current living spaces over moving.

Remodel

Don't Redecorate: Use What You Already Have To Restyle Your Home for the Spring Selling Season

Spring is the optimal season for selling homes, with April 13-19, 2025, being the ideal week.

Homeowners can refresh their space using existing items, despite financial caution.

4 weeks ago

Renovation

Replacement Windows: What Is the Cost and Does It Increase Home Value?

Older homeowners are investing in home improvements, particularly window replacements, while younger buyers are looking to sell quickly.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

SF real estate

Boomers Are Spending Big Bucks on Home Renovations So They Don't Have To Move

Home renovations are increasingly popular as homeowners prioritize improving their current living spaces over moving.

more#home-improvement

4 weeks ago

LA real estate

From London to Moraira: Why more Brits are investing in villas on the Costa Blanca - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Moraira is a sought-after destination for British property investors due to its climate, affordability, and charm.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Which is the hardest Southern California county to find a rental?

San Bernardino County had the lowest rental vacancy rate in Southern California at 3.7% in February.

fromIndependent

Real estate

The great house rental: 'Showhomes' from RTE programmes are being let for thousands of euro a week on Airbnb

The discrepancy between short-term lets and long-term rentals underscores a rental crisis in Ireland.

Popular TV shows contribute to the high costs of short-term rental properties.

fromBusiness Insider

NYC startup

Spruce up your space for spring by decluttering

Spring cleaning is an opportunity to declutter your personal space with expert tips on organizing effectively.

Miami

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Exclusive | French billionaire wants $55M for the biggest and priciest mansion on this exclusive Florida island

The Mega Mansion on Fisher Island, priced at $55 million, introduces a new wave of luxury living appealing to younger residents.

UK news

Surge in the number of homes in Britain valued at 1 million-plus

The Independent emphasizes its commitment to quality journalism without paywalls, highlighting its investigative efforts on pressing issues.

Mortgage Rates Tick Down to 6.85% as Spring Selling Season Approaches

Mortgage rates have decreased for five weeks, providing relief to prospective homebuyers as the spring selling season commences.

Boston

fromBoston.com

Rental market report (January 2025)

Renting in Boston is increasingly expensive, with rising rents in suburbs approaching those in downtown.

Brookline has the highest rental prices for one-bedroom apartments in Massachusetts.

Average rent prices have shown a slight decline for one-bedroom apartments in the state.