Articles by Jacob Channel
Renting Is Usually Cheaper Than Owning, But Not Always — Here’s How They Compare in the Nation’s 50 Largest Metros
December 5, 2022
Finding a place to live can be challenging, and so can choosing between renting or buying a home. Renting might be the better option for... read more
More Than 10 Million People 65 and Older Have a Mortgage — Here’s Where They Make up the Largest Share of Homeowners
November 28, 2022
Mortgages are the largest debt held by Americans, which is why it’s often recommended that homeowners pay off their balances before retiring. That way, homeowners... read more
The States Where Home Values Have Grown the Most Relative to Incomes Amid the Pandemic
November 14, 2022
During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, home values increased dramatically. But while incomes also rose, they didn’t do so at the same pace. To... read more
The States Homeowners Planned To Stay In — And Move To — In 2022
November 7, 2022
Rising mortgage rates and persistently steep prices are putting a damper on the previously hot U.S. housing market, causing it to slow significantly. Even so,... read more
Average Down Payments on Homes Across 50 Largest U.S. Metros Top $62,000
October 25, 2022
While there are signs that the housing market is beginning to cool, home prices are still significantly higher in many parts of the U.S. than... read more