If you’re one of the fortunate homeowners sitting on a mortgage rate below 4%, you’ve probably felt “locked in” to your current home. And who could blame you? Trading a 3.5% rate for today’s 6%+ rates feels like financial self-sabotage. But here’s what’s happening: a growing number of savvy homeowners are finding creative ways to…
A recent analysis suggests that condos and townhomes have performed remarkably similarly as investments over the past decade, with townhomes appreciating 86.5% compared to condos at 82.7% nationally. While these numbers paint a picture of neck-and-neck competition, we believe this national average tells a misleading story—and frankly, we’re surprised the gap isn’t much wider. The…
While our previous analysis showed how rental costs have spiraled over two decades, homeowners aren’t immune to escalating housing expenses—they’re just facing them through different, often hidden channels like rapidly rising HOA fees. Beyond the headlines about mortgage rates and home prices, a quieter force is steadily increasing the cost of homeownership across America: Homeowners…
The rental market story unfolding across America has a distinctly Southern and Western flavor. As we see the 25th consecutive month of year-over-year rent declines for smaller units, it’s the Sun Belt cities that are making the biggest headlines—and offering the best opportunities for renters. The Sunbelt Dominance in Rent Reductions Three metros are leading…
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