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.
Levels of foreign Investment in US property have hit a record high. Big interest from foreigners shows US real estate remains a popular option.
Two studies reveal that the US rental market requires a massive injection of properties over the next two decades to meet burgeoning demand. Based on current trends, the US needs 4.6 million more apartment units by 2030 to satisfy demand from rental households.
On the back of strong job creation, the Houston property market is setting record sales and price rises. Houston rentals are also booming.
Florida property market moves up yet another notch and registered its 66th consecutive month of price hikes in May. On the back of strong employment prospects, Florida continues to attract buyers in droves.
The most popular places to buy US property in Q1 this year have just been mapped. A recent study finds that numerous locations in the country come out well above the national average for buying US property.
US buy-to-let property is not only big business for small investors; large investment funds have recently joined them in the bid to obtain yields from America’s buoyant rental market.
Developers of new properties in Southwest Florida can expect a positive outlook for the rest of this year, says a market trends report for the region.
Latest nationwide and state data for the US property market points to a record first three months of the year. Sales reached their highest levels and house prices continued their upward trend. Increases went into double-digits in 30 metro areas including several key markets for property in Florida.
The Tampa housing market ranks as the healthiest in the nation according to a recent report by Ten-X. The report also rates another Florida property market, Jacksonville, within the top five best performers for spring. Both metro areas combine strong growth in population and jobs, key to a strong market.
2017 could be the year for new homes in the US. March saw the strongest sales of property since early 2007 and prices notched up their 61st consecutive month of rises.
Successful US real estate investment caters directly for US property buyers. A recent survey reveals what homebuyers have put on their must-have lists this spring in terms of property types, size and fittings.
Supply on the US property market currently stands at its lowest level ever. This shortage creates an ideal market for buy-to-let opportunities.
The US new home market is busy and builder confidence at its highest since 2005. New properties in Southwest Florida look set for a good 2017.
