Articles by Jacob Channel
As Pricey as a Big City: Home Values in America’s Most Expensive Towns
September 25, 2023
The town-and-country lifestyle is often depicted as simple, idyllic and inexpensive compared to big-city living — especially when it comes to housing costs. But is... read more
Pushing Down on Me, Pressing Down on You: States Where People Feel Under Pressure to Move
September 18, 2023
Though moving on your terms can be rewarding, feeling pressure to leave your home can be stressful and difficult. This is especially true in today’s... read more
Americans Are Sitting on Tens of Trillions of Dollars of Home Equity — Here’s Where Homeowners Are Offered the Largest and Smallest Home Equity Loans
August 28, 2023
American homeowners are sitting on $28.7 trillion of home equity. That’s significant, even if the amount has fallen from a record $31.8 trillion in the... read more
Mortgage Statistics: 2023
August 28, 2023
Demand was incredibly strong through 2020 and 2021 as record-low mortgage rates and high personal savings helped create a homebuying frenzy. But times have changed... read more
On the Move: Nearly 3 in 10 Homeowners and Renters Across the Nation’s Largest Metros Moved in 2019 or Later
August 21, 2023
Moving can be a challenge, regardless of whether you own or rent a home. This is especially true in today’s economy, where hot inflation and... read more