Typical home sales profit margin fell to 50 percent, from peak of 64 percent in 2022; Home sales prices remain near historic highs ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its first quarter 2025 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows that homeowners, on...
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Multigenerational Living a Priority for Nearly 3-in-10 Prospective Homebuyers
Increase fueled by caregiving needs and affordability As families think ahead to their next move, many are considering how to bring loved ones under one roof—whether to care for aging parents, support adult children or share household expenses. Nearly 3-in-10 prospective buyers (28%) plan to...
America’s Top Eco-Friendly Cities for Car-Free Transit
New ranking from Local Logic and Realtor.com® reveals the best cities for walking, biking, and commuting without a car; the Northeast and California's Bay Area lead the way with Hoboken, N.J.; Cambridge, Mass.; and Berkeley, Calif., at the top How we navigate our cities plays a big role in...
FundingShield Q1 2025 Wire Fraud Risk Report Showing Nearly Half of Transactions at Risk
During Q1 2025 46.8% percent of transactions on a ~$80bn portfolio comprising of residential, commercial and business purpose loans had issues leading to a risk of wire & title fraud. On average, problematic loans had 2.5 issues per loan which is a new record, indicating the lack of...
RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
March Home Sales Jump 23% over February as Inventory Mounts, Prices Rise March, a pivotal month in the seasonal ramp-up of home sales toward the peak summer selling months, did not disappoint. March sales increased 23.0% over February, marking the largest month-over-month sales increase since...
Home values flatten as sellers outnumber buyers
Buyers wrestling with economic turmoil and affordability challenges were less motivated by lower rates in March Home values nearly stood still, rising 0.2% during a month normally characterized by high growth. New shoppers have 19% more options to choose from than a year ago, and a rising share of...
AVERAGE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT ON SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES UP 2.7 PERCENT ACROSS U.S. IN 2024
Home Values Rose and Effective Tax Rates Fell; The Average Single-Family Home Property Tax Bill Rose 3 Percent, to $4,172; Highest Tax Rates Remain in the Northeast and Midwest ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its 2024 property tax analysis for...
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR OPTIMISM DROPS TO LOWEST LEVEL IN TWO YEARS
Deteriorating market conditions, recession concerns, and uncertainty about the impact of Trump tariffs and mass deportations dampen investor outlook Real estate investor sentiment fell for the second consecutive quarter, down by nine points from the prior quarter and 12 points from a year ago. The...
Homeowners Need to Earn Over $50,000 More Than Renters to Afford Monthly Payments—And the Gap is Widening
Americans need an annual income of $117,000 to afford the typical home for sale, 82% more than they need for the typical rental Americans need to earn $116,633 per year to afford the median priced home for sale, 81.8% more than the $64,160 needed to afford the typical apartment for rent. That’s...









