Homebuyers descend upon a key battleground: the suburbs
The pandemic-era home market has been marked by frenzied competition among buyers. But one arena in particular has been hardest-fought
by Daniel Houston May 18
Out-of-town movers head for cheaper areas with larger homes
A greater share of movers than usual left the suburbs for more rural neighborhoods in 2020, according to a new study released Tuesday by Zillow
by Daniel Houston Jun 8
Suburban markets aren't any hotter than urban ones: Zillow
A new study from Zillow looks at a host of economic factors to see how suburban and urban markets have evolved since COVID-19 arrived in the US
by Patrick Kearns Aug 13
The demise of cities? Not so fast: Metro home prices skyrocket in Q2
Despite forecasts of people fleeing cities en masse, home prices grew in 96% of metros in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Aug 12
How the pandemic is impacting Americans' decision to move
According to a recent Apartment List survey, 30 percent of Americans are canceling their moving plans because of coronavirus-induced financial strain
by Marian McPherson Jun 23
What a suspicious fire at a new Emeryville development means to the local real estate scene
A massive team of investigators is trying to figure out if arson was involved and who did it
by Gill South May 17
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It's not the death of suburbia but more of an evolution
by Deidre Woollard Mar 16
propane tanks outside a home
How utilities can be different once you venture away from city centers
by Beth Campbell Feb 7
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Which cities are building the most walkable new homes?
by Inman Aug 16
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New plan would add density, new parks, bike lanes and mixed-use spaces to downtown
by Kimberly Manning Jul 28
3D home of the day: urban Chicago townhome

This Chicago townhome has classic architecture but stays clean and contemporary inside, with modern fixtures throughout the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms.

by Bill Brown Jul 7
How does demand for walkable cities fluctuate?
Some cities see higher percentages of leased spaces in walkable places – with higher rents, too
by Jennifer Riner Jun 20
10 green must-haves for your eco-friendly renter
The essentials for sustainable multifamily housing
by Ted Rollins Mar 8
5 real estate trends that will be all the rage in 2016
Homebuyers' tastes and needs are evolving, and it shows
by Tim Swindle Dec 28
Will millennials be 'perma-renters'? 
Several factors have kept this generation renting, but they won't last forever
by Matthew Gardner Aug 18