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fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

The Case for Moving Out: Why Adult Kids Still Living With Their Parents Should Get Their Own Place-Now

For many young adults, waiting for the perfect time to launch could mean missing the best time. The longer they delay, the more they risk falling behind.
Real estate
#real-estate
Brooklyn
fromQNS
3 months ago

NYC rent up 18% since COVID-19, with 5.6% rise in Q1 2025 alone: report - QNS

NYC median asking rent increased 5.6% year-over-year in Q1 2025, marking a continued rise since Spring 2022.
Brooklyn
fromQNS
3 months ago

NYC rent up 18% since COVID-19, with 5.6% rise in Q1 2025 alone: report - QNS

NYC median asking rent increased 5.6% year-over-year in Q1 2025, marking a continued rise since Spring 2022.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Monterey County median home price down 12% from a year ago to $897,000

Monterey County's median home price drops 12% to $897,000 amid rising interest rates and fewer qualified buyers.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Why Homebuyers Are Flocking To Lake Minnetonka's Exclusive Shorelines

Lake Minnetonka is becoming a full-time home choice for those seeking a lifestyle change from urban living.
#relocation
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Los Angeles

A single mom earned $300,000 but felt California was still unaffordable. Now, she owns a home while still sending her daughter to private school.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Los Angeles

A single mom earned $300,000 but felt California was still unaffordable. Now, she owns a home while still sending her daughter to private school.

NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

It's a Buyer-Friendly Housing Market as Mortgage Rates Dip

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans dropped slightly for the first time in a month, still remaining in the upper 6% range.
Job gains were robust despite consumer concerns, especially in healthcare and hospitality sectors.
More than a million homes are for sale, marking a buyer-friendly market for the first time since late 2019.
There is a notable increase in home price cuts, signaling that buyers have more leverage in the current market.
NYC real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why we need to write affordable housing's next chapter

The U.S. needs a recalibrated approach to affordable housing that prioritizes accessibility, safety, and community quality for all income levels.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

The Kitchen in the New Spatial Economy: 5 Contemporary Design Approaches

Urban populations are growing, prompting a need for innovative kitchen designs in compact living environments.
Boston real estate
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

The condo market is slowing down. Where are all the buyers? | CBC News

The condo market in Canada's largest cities is experiencing a significant downturn with supply increasing and demand decreasing.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Small floorplans present Toronto condo market with a big dilemma | CBC News

Toronto's condo sales are declining as demand shifts from small units to larger, more functional spaces.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Where Americans can find the largest or coziest apartments

Bigger apartments are returning as remote work increases demand for more space, with average apartment sizes growing in 2024.
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Two Sold

In Bed Stuy, this two-family has a duplex above a garden rental. This former Open House Pick sold in February for $2.63 million, which was $169,000 under the asking price.
NYC real estate
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC apartments are famously cramped - but now they're getting bigger, study shows

The average US apartment size has decreased by 22 square feet over the past decade, reflecting shifting housing trends.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC apartments are famously cramped - but now they're getting bigger, study shows

The average US apartment size has decreased by 22 square feet over the past decade, reflecting shifting housing trends.
#rental-market
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I like the weird and the offbeat': the rise of the UK property guardians

Property guardianship attracts a broader demographic of professionals seeking affordable living arrangements in vacant properties.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Rents Rose Last Year In SF Faster Than Any Other US City

San Francisco's rent increase marks a significant trend post-pandemic, with the market displaying renewed demand from tech workers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Single-family house sells for $1.4 million in San Jose

San Jose real estate market remains active with notable sales.
A spacious house on Hopkins Drive was sold for over $1.4 million.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Fix-and-flip activity dropped in 2024, but profit margins grew slightly

Home flipping activity declined in 68% of U.S. metro areas, especially in the South and West, while some smaller markets saw gains.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Home equity buffer remains strong, but underwater homes rise 9%

Home equity among U.S. homeowners rose by $4,100 between Q4 2023 and Q4 2024, reflecting regional disparities and moderation in price appreciation.
#gentrification
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Surprising Illinois City Becomes the Hottest Housing Market for the First Time

Rockford has become the top housing market in the U.S. in December 2022, attributed to high demand and low inventory.
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