Research Reports
Explore data-driven research on real estate, housing, self storage, moving trends and economic forces shaping today’s markets.
Southern US Takes The Lead For Downtown Apartment Construction, With Atlanta At The Forefront
Downtown living can be quite polarizing – some people love the hustle and bustle of city center areas while others tend to avoid them in favor of quieter neighborhoods a little further out. But even with the rapid development of life in the suburbs, downtown living never lost its shine. In fact, according to our latest study, the country’s major cities experienced a resurgence of apartment construction in their central neighborhoods over the last decade.
10 Reasons Why Investing In A Self Storage Business Is A Great Idea
Many people are attracted to the prospect of owning real estate due to this sector’s consistent returns on investment. Real estate investments can be categorized into different types, from rental properties and self storage businesses to commercial buildings and raw land.
10 Best U.S. Cities For Residential Real Estate Investment
Have you ever dreamed of being a property owner and earning a semi-passive income? With the looming economic recession and concerns about inflation, residential real estate may be the most lucrative investment you can make, despite rising interest rates.
Home Improvement In The US Relying Heavily On DIY, With People Splurging On Outdoor Spaces
Our homes have had many roles to fill lately – from classrooms and gyms to multi-generational living spaces and offices – and the home improvement industry has gotten a big push out of it. Homeowner improvement and repair activity increased by 16% year-over-year, from $350 billion during the second quarter of 2021 to $406 billion in the second quarter of 2022, and with a forecasted $450 billion by the first quarter of 2023, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Even as we emerge from the pandemic, the working-from-home and hybrid work trends are here to stay, which will further support home remodeling.
Mid-Sized Cities In Arizona & Texas Lead The Country For Premier Apartment Living
Apartment construction in the U.S. is on an upward trend, with more than 3.1 million new units delivered over the last decade across the country. 2021 has been the peak year of new apartment supply as about 417K new units entered the market, up 12% year-over-year.
Chandler, AZ, Is The Country’s Best City For Pool Lovers, While Detroit, MI, Doesn’t Make A Splash
Swimming pools are a coveted amenity for many Americans and the range available is wide and varied – there are about 10.4 million residential pools in the US and almost 310K public ones. Pools are getting even more traction lately, with the pool construction industry estimated at $10 billion in 2022 having exhibited an annual growth rate of 2.4% since 2017.
