Housing Trends
Dive into housing trends with data-backed insights on affordability, supply, demand and how living patterns are evolving.
Capitals Of Manufactured Housing In 2025: Mesa, AZ, And Largo, FL, Lead America’s Mobile Housing Movement
With costs at half the value of a standard home, manufactured housing remains a cornerstone of affordability in the U.S. While generally widespread across the US, its footprint is uneven, with some areas much better equipped than others to respond to the need for more diverse housing options.
How Much Could You Save By Downsizing Your Home? Southern Cities Offer the Best Chances For Big Gains
Downsizing in 2025 is less about giving up space and more about regaining financial control amid rising housing costs. The trend is especially relevant for empty nesters and retirees, a group that now numbers over 61 million people – up from 12.4% of the population in 2004 to 18% in 2024. As affordability pressures mount nationwide, many baby boomers are seeking homes that are easier to maintain and better suited for aging in place.
America’s Apartment Boom Is Fueling A Self Storage Surge, With Texan Cities on Top
The U.S. multifamily market has been on a development spree for much of the past four decades, driving inventory up to nearly 18 million apartment units in large-scale communities of 50 or more units.
Where Gen Z Is Buying Homes: The Top 10 States for Young Homebuyers in 2025
For the first time ever, Gen Zers are matching Millennials in state-to-state migration numbers, with nearly 2.2 million Gen Zers relocating long-distance in 2023. This generational shift marks a major turning point as young professionals and early-career workers move in search of affordable housing, better job opportunities and a lifestyle that aligns with their values.
2024 in Review: Arizona Outranks Most States In Real Estate Performance
Arizona, and Phoenix in particular, has delivered a stellar performance in real estate this year. Its resilience following the health crisis, coupled with a vibrant entertainment scene, diverse experiences, and a laid-back culture – all supported by a strong job market – has transformed Phoenix into one of the most sought-after places to live in the U.S.
Halloween Brings Treats, Not Tricks, For The Self Storage Industry: Post-Holiday Demand On The Rise
Halloween is spreading more than just spooky cheer each year, with cash registers ringing across both retail and hospitality. While the pandemic may have paused the frenzy, the past two years have seen consumer engagement spike, with retailers jumping on the trend head-on. Home Depot, for instance, began promoting spooky items as early as April this year. Halloween spending in 2024 is expected to reach $11.6 billion—a slight dip from last year’s record $12.2 billion but still one of the highest totals in nearly 20 years.
Half A Century Of Multifamily Housing Development: Texas Powerhouses Take On NYC And L.A. In New Apartment Construction
Over the last five decades, the real estate market has continuously evolved, reshaping the way we live, work and play. Nowhere has this transformation been more striking than in the multifamily housing sector, where the constant sound of construction hammers reflects its key role in shaping urbanization trends across the U.S.
With California Home Prices Soaring, Fixer-Uppers Could Be A Viable Solution for Aspiring Buyers
California’s housing market continues to reach new — mostly unwanted — heights. The median selling price of single family homes across the state has now surpassed $900K, according to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors.