10 Interesting Real Estate Market Facts

by | May 25, 2021

This month we thought we’d show you some interesting facts on the US Real Estate market!  Everywhere you go, people are talking real estate.  Give us a call with questions, we love to talk shop!

 

  • Home values in the United States have increased 7.2% since 2018.
  • There are almost 44 million renter-occupied homes in the US, in contrast to 75 million owner-occupied homes.
  • Thirty-two percent of investment property owners are currently renting or are planning to rent their homes as short-term vacation rentals.
  • The average nightly rental rate in the US for short-term rentals is $217 per night, with a range of $186 to $978 per night in popular vacation destinations.
  • By 2025, Millennials are expected to form more than 20 million new households.
  • 91 of the 100 top housing markets have seen rent increases over the past year.
  • “Unexpected repairs and maintenance” was cited by 36% of homeowners as their biggest home buying regret.
  • For 78% of home buyers, neighborhood quality is more important than home size. 57% would rather have a shorter commute than a larger lawn.
  • 12 million US homeowners spend more than half of their income on rent.
  • The average real estate market lifecycle — involving a pendulum swing from a seller market to a buyer market and back again — is 10-16 years.