How Much a Family of 4 in Every State Needs To Earn To Afford a Home
Nationwide, the income needed to buy a home is, on average, 73% higher than what most families actually earn. Let’s break it down. The [...]
2024 Q4 Market Update: This Too Shall Pass
SOURCE: Showmojo Newsletter Oct 8 2024 One day we’ll forget all about this leasing market. But not yet. The rental market continues to soften, [...]
What to watch for in 2025 housing market predictions
Housing is not cheap — whether you’re buying or renting. In October, the median sales price for a single-family home in the U.S. was $437,300, up from [...]
October 2024 Rental Report: Rents Continue to Fall, With More New Units Expected in 2025
Highlights October 2024 marks the fifteenth month of year-over-year rent decline in a row for 0-2 bedroom properties observed since trend data began in [...]
Renters gain an edge as October slows beyond seasonal expectations
It’s common to see rents fall from September to October due to seasonal changes in demand, but this year that drop was double what [...]
Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections
With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it [...]
Sacramento vs. Bay Area (San Francisco and San Jose)
When deciding between living in Sacramento, CA, or San Jose, CA, it’s important to compare several factors, including cost of living, housing, healthcare, and [...]
California Rent Prices Drop Across Major Cities—Except Los Angeles
Rent prices have fallen year–over–year in California’s largest metropolitan areas, only not in Los Angeles. According to December 2023 data from Rent.com, Sacramento saw [...]