Thursday, December 12, 2024
Real Estate
Exploring U.S. home square footage trends
SoFi reports that U.S. home sizes have decreased slightly in the past few years due to rising interest rates and home prices.
Where people are moving to Florida from
SmartAsset evaluated the latest IRS data to see which households from different states are moving into Florida—and which states Floridians are relocating to.
Thousands of US communities forgo federal flood insurance
Insurify examines the effects residents who live in communities without flood insurance face in times of crisis.
Unhoused people have property rights, too
The Marshall Project reports on a recent Supreme Court decision that spurred a crackdown on people experiencing homelessness, including how some are still fighting back.
Where wealthy Gen Zers are moving
SmartAsset mines IRS data to rank states based on where wealthy Gen Zers are moving.

The top city everyone wants to move to in every state in 2024

moveBuddha breaks down the top cities Americans are moving to in 2024.

Where baby boomers are buying the most homes

SmartAsset examined 2023 mortgage data for 40 of the largest U.S. metro areas to determine where baby boomers are buying homes at the fastest rate relative to the local population.

Florida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach

Nearly a million Florida property owners are facing a deadline, as associations are required to have their buildings inspected and assess the funds for repairing them.

Gen X, millennials pay more for their mortgages

Experian looks at the differences between mortgage rates among generational groups and what it means for future homeowners.

Real estate crowdfunding in Canada

Money.ca explains the benefits of real estate crowdfunding for Canadians looking to invest in high-value properties.

The US cities winning the race to increase housing supply

moveBuddha examines the U.S. house-building boom and its effects on record-high home costs.

SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.

SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.
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Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream

(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …

U.S. counties most at risk for flooding in 2024

LawnStarter ranked the U.S. counties with the highest flood risk this year.