While the West was the most popular region for renters overall, Minneapolis saw the most renters entering the market in the first half of 2024

Real estate investors were responsible for making nearly 15% of home purchases in Q1 2024, with the Midwest and South seeing the most significant investor activity

In these markets, the median list price is lower than a home’s typical value

Many Midwestern housing markets remain affordable choices for buyers, while coastal cities are primarily affordable to renters

Many California cities top the list, with Irvine recording the highest number of luxury single-family rentals

The South and Upper Midwest have the highest share of affordable lakeside properties

The South is seeing the strongest depreciation, with 13 of the 15 housing markets located in Florida

US suburbs are now growing faster than major cities, with the South experiencing the most population growth

While home insurance costs are rising more rapidly in states affected by climate change, midwestern states are also grappling with expensive insurance premiums