Want a life of luxury? The 10 cities where it’s a relative bargain

Some luxury markets, especially in dense, pricey coastal cities, have seen little price growth since the pandemic because residents fled those places once they had the option to work remotely. Continue reading

The top 10 friendliest US cities for first-time homebuyers right now

What’s the matter with Kansas? Not a thing as Wichita shot to the top of Zillow’s analysis of the 10 friendliest cities for first-time homebuyers on Thursday. Midwestern cities fared well overall. Continue reading

Rents rise in suburban and rural areas, remain flat in urban centers

Recent data from Zumper shows that suburban and rural rents grew 5 to 7 percent more than urban rents over the last year. However, some secondary cities that thrived during the pandemic are now starting to see rent declines Continue reading

For-sale housing shortage is driving up rental prices

A lack of affordable for-sale housing is “placing pressure” on the rental market and driving up rent, according to Apartment Guide’s Rent Report 2020. Continue reading