Articles by Jacob Channel
Most Popular Metros for Gen Z Homebuyers
May 10, 2022
Though many Generation Zers — those born between 1997 and 2012 — are children or young teens, some older members are attending college, starting careers... read more
Rising Mortgage Rates Could Cost Some Homebuyers More Than $100,000 Over Lifetime of Loans
May 3, 2022
Since the start of the year, mortgage rates have risen dramatically. The record-low rates of 2021 are gone, with rates above 5% becoming standard. While... read more
Stalled Construction Projects Up 47% Nationwide Since Pre-Pandemic, Even As Home Constructions Rise
April 19, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an uneven impact on new home construction. On the one hand, strong housing demand has provided builders with plenty of... read more
Black Americans Own Disproportionately Small Share of Homes in 50 Largest U.S. Metros
April 5, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated racial income and wealth inequality in the U.S. — especially for Black Americans, who are already among the most... read more
Metros Where People Pay the Lowest, Highest Property Taxes
March 29, 2022
With the federal income tax filing deadline quickly approaching, taxes are on many people’s minds. So LendingTree wanted to mark the occasion by looking at... read more