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Much has been written of Airbnb’s impact on the rental market in major cities, particularly when it comes to reducing the number of available rental units and driving up rents. However, there’s little research about how the online marketplace and homestay network is impacting the real estate market. Is Airbnb reducing inventory and driving up prices? Estately looked at 10...
Owning a home is a cornerstone of the American dream, but the percentage of income spent on a home varies widely across the country. Using data from the U.S. Census’ American Community Survey, Estately determined which U.S. cities were most costly for homeowners based on the percentage of income spent annually on selected homeownership costs (mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, fees,...
It’s no secret that Seattle’s real estate market is one of the hottest in the country. However, while limited selection and rising prices are a city-wide phenomenon, there are differences between real estate markets in the city’s neighborhoods.
