Housing affordability is a subjective matter, but it takes on a whole different meaning in Canada’s post-pandemic market: Following a 30% hike compared to early 2020, the national median price…
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U.S. Real EstateResearch
In With the New or In With the Old? Top U.S. Cities with Largest Shares of Old & New Homes for Sale
As far as dream houses go, no two are alike: Some homeowners find old architecture irresistible, others are drawn to slick up-to-date features. While there’s no definite correlation between price…
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U.S. Real EstateResearch
Living in the Big City: How Much Space Does the New Median Home Price Get You in the 100 Largest U.S. Cities?
The end of March marked the beginning of a new era in home prices: After a whopping 26.5% year-over-year jump, the median listing price landed at $405,000. Also on the…
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Despite it all, home prices just keep skyrocketing. In the largest, most desirable U.S. cities, the number of homes worth more than $1 million has exploded, nearly doubling compared to…
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The City of Chicago has come a long way since literally raising its streets to make room for sewers back in the 19th century. Now the 5th most walkable and…
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Canada Real EstateResearch
Unoccupied Dwellings: The 10-Year Evolution of Vacancy Rates in Canada’s 150 Largest Cities
Although the StatCan definitions for “private dwelling occupied by usual residents” and “usual place of residence” have generated some discussions about what constitutes vacant dwellings, the number of homes that…
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U.S. Real EstateResearch
[Generational Study] Who Can Afford the Median Home in the 100 Largest U.S. Counties?
Making resolutions and manifesting a better future is all the rage around this time of year. However, the goal of becoming a homeowner is more about cold, hard, financial facts…
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Canada Real EstateLocal ScoopResearch
Toronto Then & Now: Overnight Changes, Years in the Making
by Vlad Girboanby Vlad GirboanIt takes years to become an overnight success. This is true for most of the successful, accomplished people out there. But it’s also true for the myriad projects and developments…
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U.S. Real EstateMarket TrendsResearch
Pandemic Trends: Real Estate Google Search Terms Point to Shifting Interests [3-Year Analysis]
Most likely, your home first takes shape not in the real world, but online. Whether you’re a prospective homebuyer, a renter looking to get a better deal, or a homeowner…
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Canada Real EstateMarket TrendsResearch
Pandemic Effect: Google Search Terms Reveal Changing Housing Preferences [3-Year Analysis]
As the world’s ultimate data and information repository, Google has answers and tips for all the queries out there. In fact, it’s the go-to place for all of the renters…
U.S. Real EstateResearch
Homeownership by Education: Degree-Holding Owners Surge as Those Without High School Drop 30%
Despite the costs associated with college and growing student loan debt, a degree is a stepping stone to eventually becoming a homeowner. In 2020, we had 18% more bachelor’s degree…
No one likes to mix love and statistics, and taking the numbers approach to love sounds a bit counterintuitive — too cold and “calculating.” But maybe the numbers and figures…