Here’s Where First-Time Homebuyers Have the Biggest Edge Over Investors

Here’s Where First-Time Homebuyers Have the Biggest Edge Over Investors

Among major metro areas, first-time homebuyers hold the biggest advantage over investors in Denver, where strict rules on short-term rentals limit the upside for speculative buyers, according to a new analysis. Nationally, first-time buyers accounted for about 69% of all starter-home purchases last year, while investors snapped up 31% of the properties, the analysis from … Read more

The 10 U.S. Cities Seeing the Biggest Home Value Boom Since 2019

The 10 U.S. Cities Seeing the Biggest Home Value Boom Since 2019

Many homeowners have seen their places turn into cash machines, with property values across some parts of the nation surging. Even though price growth has slowed because of high mortgage rates, affordability issues, and more homes hitting the market, a handful of metros stand out with big double-digit gains in recent years. The basic principle … Read more