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Young Buyers Pick Small Towns

November 4, 2019

It’s not just something that happens in Hallmark Christmas movies. Young adults  are leaving the big cities behind and opting for smaller towns to call home. More millennials and younger Gen Xers are in search of affordable housing, larger lots, quality schools, and lower costs. And since 2014, an average of about 30,000 residents between […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, National News Tagged With: affordable, christmas, Gen X, millennial, small town, U.S. Census, young adults

Most Pick Owning Over Renting

June 10, 2019

The American homeowning dream still has its appeal: The nation’s homeownership rate currently sits at 64.2%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. However, there has been a rapid increase in the number of rental homes across the country. The latest survey from LendingTree reveals that while a majority of homeowners think owning a […]

Filed Under: At A Glance Tagged With: Boomers, Gen X, HOA, LendingTree, millennial, rent or buy, renting, silent generation

5 Reasons Why Millennial Homeownership Rate is Low

August 6, 2018

Millennials, born between 1981 and 1997, are less likely to get married than their parents and grandparents, and when they do, it’s often later in life. In 1960, the average age a couple first married was in their early 20s; today, the median age for a first marriage is closer to 30. Millennials are three […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Industry News Tagged With: CVAR, CVAR at a Glance, CVAR Connect, cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, homeownership, millennial, silent generation

Pets Driving Purchases

August 14, 2017

Marriage and having children may be the life events that traditionally have prompted people to transition into home ownership. But for some millennials, the need for more space is particularly tied to their furry friends. A third of recent home buyers ages 18 to 36 say their decision to purchase was based on the desire […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, California News, Government Affairs, Industry News, Pro Tips Tagged With: cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, homebuyer, millennial, pet, pets, SunTrust Mortgage, yard

Aug. 14 CVAR At A Glance

August 14, 2017

Featured Classes and Events Aug. 14 | CRMLS Training – Free at CVAR East Aug. 15-29 | Free zipForm – Webinars Aug. 15 | Supercharge Your Business workshop Aug. 16 | San Gabriel Valley Power Lunch & Economic Development Ops Aug. 16 | Understanding the RPA Contract – Live Aug. 16 | Understanding the RPA […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, CVAR News, Government Affairs, Industry News, National News, Pro Tips Tagged With: 2nd Quarter Market, Boys & Girls Club, CRMLS, CVAR at a Glance, cvar.net, Matrix, millennial, pets, Product of the Month, RAF, RPAC, Second Quarter Market, Women in Real Estate

Survey Shows Kitchen Redo Can Lead to Healthier Habits

January 23, 2017

Many homeowners who remodel their kitchen tend to develop healthier lifestyles, according to the 2017 Houzz Kitchen Trends Survey. Of more than 2,700 homeowners surveyed, 33 percent who completed a kitchen renovation say the project prompted them to cook more meals at home, eat less takeout, and consume more fruits and vegetables. Owners of all […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Industry News, Pro Tips Tagged With: Baby Boomers, cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, Houzz, kitchen, millennial, Nino Sitchinava, redo, renovation

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