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The Bay Area Leads August’s Most Expensive Home Sales With a $70M Hillsborough Estate
August’s top 10 list was dominated by the Bay Area. Mega-mansions in Southern California, Florida and Hawaii also made the list. A Bay Area estate
Florida’s Luxury Market Pulls Away From the Pack, With Miami and Tampa Posting Double-Digit Price Increases
The luxury housing market in parts of Florida is outperforming the U.S. luxury market as affluent buyers flock to the Sunshine State, fueling high-end demand.
California Dreamin’: $130M Bel Air Estate Tops July’s Priciest Home Sales
July’s top four priciest home sales were in Southern California, followed by two Manhattan townhouses, a handful of Florida estates and an Arizona compound. A
Beachfront Florida and Coastal California Ruled June’s Ultra-Luxury Home Sales
The most expensive home sale of June was a $71 million waterfront estate near Palm Beach, followed by a Beverly Hills compound. A beachfront estate
A Tale of Two Markets: Luxury Home Prices Are Rising 3 Times Faster Than Non-Luxury Prices
Luxury U.S. home prices are up 4.7% year over year, compared to a 1.5% increase in non luxury prices, as homebuying demand from affluent people
Florida Dominates May’s Most Expensive Home Sales, Led by a $75 Million Boca Raton Deal
A Boca Raton mansion within a private golf course community and two apartments in New York City are among May’s most expensive home sales. A
Vacation-Home Demand Rose 83% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels in November
Interest in second homes remains strong as buyers race to lock in low mortgage rates and employers introduce permanent rules for remote work. In November,
Second-Home Demand Rose 70% From Pre-Pandemic Levels in October
While demand for vacation homes has cooled slightly since the start of the year, it’s expected to remain above pre-pandemic levels as Americans take advantage
Supply of Affordable Homes Posts Record Gain as Mortgage Forbearance Ends
In the luxury market, demand remains strong but has cooled from its pandemic peak as a return to normalcy has affluent Americans spending their savings
Second-Home Demand Jumps in September, Bouncing Back After Summer Slowdown
Demand for second homes was up 60% from pre-pandemic levels in September, an uptick from July’s 40% increase but still below March’s record growth. In
Demand for Second Homes Fell 19% Year Over Year in August
Still, interest in vacation homes will likely remain above pre-pandemic levels for the foreseeable future due to the permanent shift to remote work for many
Prices of the Most and Least Expensive U.S. Homes Are Surging the Fastest
Luxury-home prices soared 26% year over year in the second quarter, while prices of the most affordable homes grew 19%. Both segments outpaced the rest
