Their clients could buy homes. But they rent for $75K a month instead
Increasingly, wealthy would-be homebuyers are opting to rent in lieu of homeownership, choosing to cough up top dollar for $69,000-a-night Airbnbs and apartments for north of $100,000. But why?
by Taylor Anderson Apr 4
The housing outlook is good, but affordability is a growing problem
Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies report, published Wednesday, dives into economic factors shaping current homebuying and renting landscapes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 22
With home prices slow to fall, would-be buyers are getting squeezed out
People who lost income during the pandemic are finding it hard to buy their first homes as real estate prices grew faster than incomes, according to a new Harvard University report
by Daniel Houston Jul 23
Surge in remodeling should last through next year
Stimulus money and home value appreciation are pushing more people to invest in their houses. They're increasingly turning to professionals as well
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
How a downturn could tip the scales against mom-and-pop landlords
Mom-and-pop landlords have been losing market share for decades. The last time there was a downturn, that trend accelerated
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
More existing homes will come equipped with smart tech: Study
80% of new homebuyers opted for smart home upgrades, according to a new study by Harvard researchers
Housing market mostly back to 'normal' -- depending on your location
Dr. Chris Herbert of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard said 32 out of 100 markets remain below peak prices
by Amber Taufen Jun 15
FHA: Help is on the way to ease affordable housing crisis
Starting April 1, multifamily property developers will pay lower insurance rates to rehab or build housing for low- and moderate-income Americans
by Amy Tankersley Feb 4
Harvard JCHS report predicts uptick in home improvements this year
Home renovations are expected to hit 10-year high but may be hindered by labor shortages and financing concerns
by Amy Tankersley Jan 22
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies unravels rise of rental prices
Most new rental construction is intended for upper-income renters, leaving low- and middle-income renters out in the cold
by Amy Tankersley Jan 14
Harvard report: Homeowners are well-positioned to tackle remodeling projects heading into 2016
Home improvement spending expected to pick up in next few quarters
by Amy Tankersley Oct 16
Harvard’s annual housing report tells ‘tale of 2 markets’
Homeownership is at 20-year low, but ongoing recovery efforts are driving a more positive outlook
by Amy Tankersley Jun 26