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Homebuying trends among Gen X

As millennials begin to take over the homeowning population, Generation X buyers are making up a smaller portion of the housing market, accounting for just 30 percent of it. MetroStudy partnered with Zillow to discover and analyze trends in

Which summer features increase home values most?

Homes listed with summer features can be sold for nearly 10 percent more than homes without them. To figure out which features were the priciest and most sought after, realtor.com conducted a study by looking at homes listed on

How millennial buyers drive the housing market

As millennials begin to enter the housing market, they are becoming the driving force, with millennial buyers making up 42 percent of it. MetroStudy partnered with Zillow to discover and analyze trends in the housing market among the millennial

More homeowners are investing in renovations to help boost resale value

The most popular home renovation projects, like kitchen and bathroom remodels, are the ones that contribute the most to a home’s increased resale value. In fact, two-thirds of renovating homeowners are focused on increasing home resale value, according to

US home sellers earned an average of $39,000 in 2017

The average home sale in 2017 generated roughly a $39,000 profit for the sellers, based on recent sales price data as well as historical home prices from Zillow. But after accounting for inflation over the typical time between sales

Pending home sales continue to fall in May

For the fifth straight month, pending home sales have fallen, down 2.2 percent from last year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Pending home sales in May decreased 0.5 percent to 105.9 from 106.4 last month. The reason

Housing and economic outlook shows optimism in housing market

The majority of Americans are still feeling good about the housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Housing Opportunities and Market Experience survey for the second quarter of 2018. The HOME survey found that 68 percent of Americans

See which paint colors can help boost sales prices

Choosing paint colors is perfect way to reflect your style onto your home. But, when it comes time to sell, the colors you chose may not appeal to potential buyers. Zillow is here to help with their 2018 Paint

Urban growth rate catching up to the suburbs

Contrary to previous housing trends, urban neighborhoods have seen an increasingly fast growth rate, comparing closely with the rate at which suburban areas are growing, according to a study by the Urban Land Institute. The report analyzes different types

Real Estate in Brief: ShowingTime reports slowdown in showings, eXp Realty expands and more

The May 2018 ShowingTime Showing Index report was recently released, which analyzed the traffic per residential property for sale by agents and brokers. A higher number means that an average home saw more visits from potential buyers this month.

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Zillow incentivizes builders through Group Advantage Program

The benefits from Zillow’s Promoted Communities advertising program got a little bit sweeter last week. Zillow Group’s new Group Advantage Program allows customers of the Promoted Communities and Promoted Homes platforms to improve their listing content through an array

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Key takeaways from Harvard’s latest housing report

While the state of housing in the U.S. has generally improved over the last 30 years, the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University highlights some areas of concern as well. Since the

Existing-home sales fall slightly as prices hit all-time high

Existing-home sales fell 0.4 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.43 million, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. Sales have fallen year-over-year for three months and are 3 percent lower

HGTV highlights the top luxury homes around the world

It’s HGTV enthusiasts’ favorite time of the year, when they’re able to get a taste of the luxury life by casting their vote for their favorite exotic homes. HGTV and Luxury Portfolio International have teamed up in search of

How climate change is affecting the housing market

There are various factors to consider when buying a home, and a new study suggests climate change is among that list. A Bloomberg News report by ATTOM Data Solutions found that in the last decade, the average home price

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Pulte Homes now come with smart home technology

Pulte Homes is making the leap into smart homes. In a Business Insider press release, PulteGroup announced all newly-built Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta and John Wieland Homes will be equipped for smart technology to fit a homeowner’s lifestyle.

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