#real-estate-trends

#real-estate-trends

I woke up in June [2020] and realized how lucky and privileged we were to have space and trees. So many of my friends in the city were just losing their minds.

36% of sellers who bought post-pandemic are at risk of losing money on the sale, the second-highest share in the nation, compared to 16% nationwide.

Many of these areas are relatively remote, which may be appealing to vacationers and homeowners looking for a slower pace of life by the sea.

A surge in pandemic-driven remote work is mostly behind the shift in the last half decade, but rapidly rising average home ownership costs are equally to blame in recent years.

The first half of 2025 saw 140,006 U.S. properties starting the foreclosure process, which is up 7% from last year and 41% from two years ago.

In recent months, close to 60% of urban home shoppers searched for listings outside their metros, reflecting a shift away from expensive city living.

Many Pennsylvania homeowners could face a sizable tax hit when they finally decide to sell due to outdated capital gains tax exemptions. 20.4% of homeowners in the state now have more home equity than the federal government allows to be excluded from taxes, which leads to significant financial implications for those looking to utilize their home equity.

According to the latest Realtor.com® architectural styles report, ranch homes are increasing in popularity among first-time buyers and empty nesters for their single-story convenience.

In a market seeing significant growth in inventory and rising home prices, these classic styles are defining the housing scene.

Finding affordable housing as a single buyer in the U.S. remains challenging, especially with median listing prices around $440,000, but some states offer alternatives.

Puerto Rico's home prices surged by 11.6% in Q1 2025, indicating economic recovery but straining affordability for local residents amid a historic housing boom.

Jenell Moffett, chief impact officer for DAA, told Austin Monitor that while the office market has cooled, several major public infrastructure projects totaling more than $20 billion are moving forward at full speed.