As remote work has grown and more Americans are no longer bound down to a long commute, more people are being drawn to the idea of a second home. Builders are responding to the uptick in interest.Single-family construction in second-home markets rose at a 13.6% average rate in the third quarter annually compared to a 10.5% pace in other counties, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders.Multifamily development in second-ho
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The pandemic has prompted more people to take on a furry friend, as pet ownership has surged over the past year. About 68 million households now own a pet, according to data cited by Rent.com.Are some cities better for owning pets than others? A new ranking released by Rent.com analyzes data to identify cities with the most pet-friendly apartments, pet-related businesses (such as veterinary hospitals and doggie daycare centers), and pet-friendly
Many of the nation’s most expensive rental markets saw significant price drops in rental units in 2020, some by nearly $1,000 over the course of the year. While the list of priciest markets in the nation remained fairly consistent over the last year, the median price for a one-bedroom apartment in these cities changed drastically, according to a new national rent report released by Zumper, a nationwide rental site.“The price difference betwee
For several housing markets, their growth in 2020 is expected to continue this year, particularly in cities where tech and government jobs are more plentiful. Realtor.com® recently analyzed the 100 largest U.S. markets to find those poised for the most growth in 2021.“Economic momentum from the thriving tech industry, coupled with healthier levels of supply, will position these markets for growth in 2021,” realtor.com® Chief Economist Danie
The latest housing data shows consumers returning to urban areas after abandoning cities for the suburbs in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. In places such as New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston, some rental buildings went from full occupancy to 50% vacant as remote work and school enabled residents to move to less congested areas.But now there are signs of a reversal of that trend.The Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® rep
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Real estate pros are quickly submitting offers for clients as the buyer frenzy, unusual for the winter season, continues.Sales have slowed slightly from the high levels recorded this fall. Pending home sales slid in November by 2.6% compared to those in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Pending Home Sales Index, released on Wednesday. November’s decline marked the third consecutive month for monthly decreases in pe
New York state has a tough new eviction law that will make it harder for landlords to evict tenants who can’t pay their rent. But the new law also includes provisions making it harder for banks to foreclose on smaller landlords—those with fewer than 10 rental units—who are having their own financial difficulties.Legislators called a special session this week to pass the measure, and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo quickly signed the bill, pu
Disinfecting took on new prominence in 2020. Keeping bad germs out of your listings and office became critical in the pandemic. Americans learned more about the proper ways to disinfect this year.For one, cleaning may be what you have traditionally done for prepping listings prior to 2020. Cleaning is all about aesthetics and a home looking spotless and ridding it of dirt. But sanitizing and disinfecting went mainstream in 2020. This is reducing
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