Research Reports
Explore data-driven research on real estate, housing, self storage, moving trends and economic forces shaping today’s markets.
Self Storage Supply Growth Lowers Rents In Charlotte, NC, Keeping The Market Renter-Friendly
Charlotte’s self-storage market is expanding rapidly in 2024, surpassing the growth seen in the previous two years. Although demand is returning to pre-pandemic levels, new development will add more than 310,000 square feet of storage space to the market by the end of the year, which is roughly 3.5% of Charlotte’s total stock.
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.
Best US Shopping Hot Spots: Miami, Atlanta And St. Louis Top The List For Retail Therapy Destinations
Ever experienced that exhilarating surge of endorphins after purchasing something you truly love? You’re not alone. Often at the crossroads between being considered therapy or necessity, shopping remains a favorite pastime for millions of Americans who turn to shopping to relieve stress and uplift their spirits.
The South Soars As A Net Migration Magnet: Florida, Texas & North Carolina Lead The Pack As Top Moving Destinations
Relocating to a neighboring town for an extra bedroom doesn’t seem to cut it anymore for many Americans. Whether seeking better jobs, friendlier housing markets or more bang for the buck in general, an increasing number of people are taking the longer route to their new homes.
Top 10 States For Millennials On The Move: Texas, Georgia, And Florida Score Highest For Young Professionals Seeking A Fresh Start
Whether it’s better employment opportunities, convenient housing prices or neighborly communities, Americans are crossing state lines in search of a better home. As a matter of fact, state-to-state moving reached an all-time high in 2022, with an impressive 8.2 million Americans relocating to another state. About 34% of those hitting the road were millennials, the largest moving generation in the U.S. That translates to 2.8 million people in the 24 to 39 age bracket seeking a new residence in another state.
US Home Prices Are Soaring: Which States Are Leading in Housing Appreciation?
Over the last five years, the U.S. housing market has been on quite a ride, with home prices jumping a whopping 48% from 2017 to 2022, according to our review of U.S. Census data. But it’s not the same story everywhere. The biggest jumps in home prices? They’re happening in states where more and more people are moving in.
Celebrity Real Estate Embraces Minimalism: The A-Listers Who Favor Smaller Spaces Over Glitzy Mansions
It’s hard to picture the big stars of modern times living like the rest of us mere mortals in 2,300-square-foot homes. And for good, fact-based reason. According to our research of 131 homes owned by the crème de la crème of pop culture stars (by net worth), the average size of celebrity real estate is 10,243 square feet, roughly the same square footage enjoyed by the first family’s quarters in the White House. The largest celeb home amasses a mind-boggling 38,000 square feet, nearly six times larger than Warren Buffet’s Omaha residence.
Where Are Gen Xers Heading? Top 10 States For Starting A New Chapter
As Gen Xers see their children off to college, an intriguing pattern emerges: They are moving to new states that align more closely with their late-career prospects and slowly setting themselves up for a comfortable retirement.
From Hot Suburban Communities To Self Storage Development, Orlando Is Recognized In Multiple Areas In 2023
Orlando, known as the vibrant heart of the Sunshine State, had quite a noteworthy year in 2023 in several aspects. The greater Orlando area boasts a unique blend of attractions, which helped it get ahead of many other urban hubs in Florida and across the United States.
