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Explore data-driven research on real estate, housing, self storage, moving trends and economic forces shaping today’s markets.

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8 Things To Consider Before Moving To Texas From California, From Housing And Jobs To Local Atmosphere

Texas seems to have been the talk of the town lately. The local economy is booming, with a 3% GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2023, performing better than the nation as a whole for the fourth quarter in a row. All the state’s major cities manage to combine vibrant job markets with quality housing and rich entertainment scenes. It may come as no surprise, then, that in-migration is flying high with the local population now passing the 30 million threshold.

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How Much Do Homes Cost In The Best 100 Suburbs In America?

American suburbia has come a long way since its lackluster days, evolving into vibrant communities that can rival bustling urban centers. In addition to offering larger homes, safe streets and access to quality education, many suburbs now also host cultural events, concerts and fine dining restaurants, as well as a growing job market, which is in turn fueling retail development and diversification.

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Top 10 US Cities For Spacious Backyards: Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, and Louisville, KY, Keep The Stakes High For Outdoor Space

As we learn to fit more activities than ever into our homes, from entertaining and making room for multigenerational families to working from home, living space and outdoor space in particular have garnered a whole new meaning for today’s generation of homebuyers.

Furniture With Flair: How Much Does It Cost To Furnish Your Home With Handcrafted Pieces?

There’s nothing like the feeling of getting home after a hectic day out and about. And having a cozy residence, styled to suit your own preferences, can only add to that feeling. Decorations and furnishings do in fact have a deep impact on mental health and wellbeing. Clean, airy spaces are known to spur creativity and induce a good mood in residents. Incorporating wood in our built environment, in particular, can reduce stress and improve health and focus.

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The Best Cities for Newlywedded Couples: Virginia Shines, While CA and TX Also Embrace Married Life

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The Best Suburbs In Illinois For City-Like Lifestyles: Vernon Hills, Burr Ridge, Downers Grove Top The Charts For Live-Work-Play Settings

In the remote-work era, suburban living enjoys an increasing popularity among both families with kids and young professionals seeking more room to breathe at home. Chicago’s suburbs offer not only that but a great setting for after-work fun, blending the tranquility and neighborly charm of suburban communities with the excitement of urban conveniences.

Seeking To Live Big? Southern Cities Top The US With Largest Average Homes And Spacious Yards

Something that has lingered for many people in the aftermath of the pandemic is the desire to live in airy spaces where we can live, work, play and have a sense of privacy – all under one roof. With the normalization of remote work for a significant segment of the workforce, chasing big homes is gaining even more traction across the US.

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The 10 US Cities That Built The Most Homes In The Last Decade

Despite the intense activity on the homebuilding scene in the past decade, there is still not enough housing to respond to the growing demand. With a 7.6% increase in the US population from 2010 to 2020, there is ongoing debate about a housing deficit that’s now estimated at over 3.8 million units.

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Extreme Sports In The U.S.: Skateboarding Still Rocks As Most Popular Pastime But Rock Climbing Sees Highest Jump In Interest

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Florida’s Real Estate Market Revolutionized By AI

PropertyPulse.AI announces exclusive partnership with Florida’s leading real estate agency Fairlead Realty.

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California To Texas Migration Intensifies As Movers Seek To Reap The Benefits Of A Friendlier Housing Market

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Southern U.S. Leads Real Estate Development Of The Decade, With Five Texan Cities Topping The Charts

The U.S. real estate landscape has undergone a significant makeover during the past decade, with virtually all sectors experiencing massive expansions. Residential construction is thriving, with momentum increasing in the last few years, despite pandemic-induced headwinds and the subsequent inflation and supply chain issues. Commercial real estate development, which saw billions of square feet of new space coming online, is also readjusting to meet current demands. The industrial and the self storage realms in particular have experienced positive evolution over the past 10 years.