In spite of Hurricane Harvey, Houston real estate recorded record sales and median prices in 2017 plus the greatest rental activity of all time.
After a year of surprises in 2017 when few predictions came true, Forbes expect the following five trends for the US property market in 2018.
Despite the rise in US residential construction in 2017, supply still lags behind demand. Read why 2018 will be a good year for new homes.
Discover the trends expected dominate the US property market in 2018 when supply will continue to drop and prices continue to rise.
Discover why changes in rental trends in millennials and older Americans tick even more boxes for investors in US buy-to-let properties.
Read the latest statistics on the foreigners who buy Florida property – their preferred locations, what they buy and how much they spend.
Prices have been rising steadily but is there a real risk of a US property market bubble? The answer turns out to be a resounding no.
With the property market in full recovery, not all metro areas are good for US buy-to-let property. Others, on the other hand, tick all the boxes
A recent report on the US rental market reveals higher rental rates and occupancy levels plus an increase in the popularity of renting.
US foreclosure properties, once a huge market burden, now stand at their lowest rate for over 11 years. Many metros have rates last seen in 2005
US rentals are on the move as almost two-thirds of tenants plan to relocate. Sunbelt states such as Florida and Texas are top favourites.
2017 has undoubtedly been an excellent year for the US property market. With under three months to go, predictions are already coming in for 2018. Freddie Mac’s latest economic outlook makes good reading for US investors as it points to more of the same.
After the devastating effects of hurricane Harvey you might have thought otherwise, but the Houston property market has stayed well afloat. According to an article in the New York Times, “Houston’s unsinkable housing market is undaunted by the storm”.
It’s the question on every property investor’s lips. And the latest Market Hotness Index from Realtor.com provides the answer. The listing for August shows continued heating up of the US property market and includes some surprises.
Latest figures for homeownership in the US point to a slight increase in the rate in Q2 this year. More millennials bought homes between April and June, pushing the homeownership rate up in this group. Traditionally the strongest sector in the US rental market, they are about to be joined by Generation Z, a whole new target for rental properties.
The Sunshine State has long ranked among America’s favourite retirement destinations. A new report reveals five great places to retire in Florida for affordability and best healthcare access.
