Though the housing market may appear constantly abuzz with new buyers and sellers, an Experian survey has found that fewer and fewer Americans are interested in owning a home. In fact, 27 percent stated that they were not

As the housing market continues its rebound, trends among builders and buyers are evolving. A key finding from the recent 2017 Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation shows that the market is seeing a move toward central price points. The

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

For the first time since 2014, luxury home prices saw stronger price growth than homes in the bottom 95 percent of the market, according to the latest report from Redfin. Luxury home prices rose 7.5 percent in the second

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) saw decreases in three of the six components in July, leading to an overall decline of 1.5 percentage points to 86.8 in July after June’s record high of 88.3. However, it

After its share price exploded in early trading, Redfin stock has fallen back to earth — though the company is still bullish about its long-term prospects. After debuting on July 28 at $15 per share, the real estate technology firm quickly spiked,

The sale of homes priced at $1 million or more increased 8 percent to 899 units in the second quarter of 2017, according to the recent RE/MAX Luxury Report on Metro Chicago Real Estate. But while the luxury market

The number of people seeking new homes slipped 4.3 percent in June — albeit from an all-time high in May, according to the most recent Redfin Housing Demand Index. In the index, 100 represents the historical average for the three-year

Miami is one of the hottest international real estate markets in the U.S., with a reputation for attracting buyers from a number of countries including Colombia, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. However, domestic interest is also growing in the city, specifically

Due to lingering effects of the 2008 housing crisis, renting has become a widely popular option for those hoping to combine an independent lifestyle with affordability. In fact, more Americans are actually renting a home than at any point

Potential buyers often judge a home’s affordability by looking at list price or mortgage rate alone. However, it’s crucial to take additional, more overlooked costs into consideration before purchasing a property. According to a recent Zillow report, Chicago has some

Over the last decade, homeownership rates in the U.S. have fallen drastically, with an average of 63.4 percent in 2016 compared to 69 percent in 2004. The 2008 financial crisis has been largely blamed for the swift decline, but

According to the CoreLogic June Home Price Index, home prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights MSA have increased on both a year-over-year and month-over-month basis. From June 2016 to June 2017, home prices saw a 3.6 percent increase in the MSA

As inventory tightens and Baby Boomers begin to age, more Americans are turning to multigenerational homebuying. According to the reNEWable Living Home survey conducted by Builder magazine, multigenerational homes have proven to be easier on the wallet while also

According to the Q2 2017 U.S. Home Sales Report from ATTOM Data Solutions, homeowners who sold their homes in the second quarter saw an average price gain of $51,000 since their purchase. This is the highest price gain for

Millennials are known for their desire to live in cities with busy nightlife and easy access to outdoor activities. But this need doesn’t only apply to Generation Y — it turns out baby boomers want walkability in their neighborhoods as