Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Living Large or Squeezing In? How Much Space the $400K National Median Home Price Buys in the Largest U.S. CitiesÂ
In many large Western and Northeastern cities, the national median sale price of $400,000 may not cover more than a small studio, whereas, in parts of the Midwest and South, the same budget could buy large homes with multiple bedrooms and comfortable living areas.
Florida’s Fisher Island Dethrones Atherton, Calif. After Nearly Decade-Long Domination
In 2025, Florida’s rise was the standout story as Miami Beach’s Fisher Island claimed the nation’s top spot. However, California maintained broad dominance through Newport Beach and Los Angeles, while the Bay Area contracted. At the same time, the Northeast recorded its weakest showing in a decade and New England’s interior hierarchy reordered. Overall, hotspots of expensive real estate were present in 15 states.
The Aftermath of the Flames: How LA’s Wildfires Impacted Local Real Estate Dynamics
Despite increased distress and ongoing uncertainties around the early 2025 wildfires, the real estate market in areas surrounding the largest Los Angeles fires displayed resilience.
Median Year Built on the Rise as New Construction Reshapes U.S. Housing Stock
The typical American home was built in 1980, four years later than a decade ago, as housing stocks in some cities leap forward by 20+ years.
Loving or Leaving New York: Domestic Migration in & Out of NYC
What are the top destinations for New Yorkers moving away from the city and where do most new NYC residents move in from?
Top 100 Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes 2024: Nearly 70% of Luxury Markets Rebound in 2024
Reversing last year’s depreciating trends, nearly 7 in 10 of the most exclusive zips logged price increases in 2024.
Buying NYC Then & Now: Tracking Out-of-State & Local Buyers in 2024 vs. 2014
Increasingly over the past 10 years, out-of-state buyers are investing in NYC real estate, as are residents from counties surrounding NYC.
Downtown Deals: Most of USA’s Largest Cities See Slower Home Price Growth in City Centers
Citywide prices grew much faster in 31 of the 40 most populated cities in the U.S. over the past decade, with 17 downtowns now cheaper than the city.
5 Types of Businesses That Can Leverage Self Storage to Maximize Space
Businesses increasingly use self storage, renting extra space for stock, equipment, paperwork and much more. The flexibility of this service lets freelancers, entrepreneurs and large…
Top 50 Most Expensive Zip Codes in New England: Boston Maintains Lead as Massachusetts Claims 39 of Region’s Priciest Areas
New England’s 50 highest-priced zip codes in 2023 ranged between $1.08 million and $2.8 million, with Massachusetts claiming more than 70%.
Top 100 Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes: 2023 Marks Yet Another Record Year, Despite Market Slowdown
While more than half of the zip codes record drops in median sale prices, Atherton and Sagaponack reach $8 million for the first time.
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