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\u270f\ufe0f<\/strong> Editor’s Note: <\/strong>Realtor Associations, agents, and MLS’ have started implementing changes related to the NAR’s $418 million settlement. While home-sellers will likely save thousands in commission, compliance and litigation risks have significantly increased for sellers throughout the nation. Learn how NAR’s settlement affects home sellers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the Empire State Building<\/a> in New York City has its own zip code? Or that there are 132 rooms<\/a> in the White House? Fascinating real estate facts, aren’t they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, real estate is more than buying and selling a house<\/a>. This million-dollar industry has thousands of such facts that may pique your interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a first-time homebuyer, you’ll find the following 20 real estate facts interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 Real Estate Facts <\/strong>by States<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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94027 – The Most Expensive Zip Code in USA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Atherton, a town near Palo Alto in California, topped the list of the priciest spots for the fourth year in a row. The median list price for a house is $7.95 million<\/a>. In contrast, Hollywood’s iconic Beverly Hills ranked as America’s second priciest zip code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hawaii Is the Most Expensive State To Own a Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hawaii is the most expensive state to buy a house with a median price of $713,199<\/a>. This is because Hawaii has very limited land but high demand that results in elevated housing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida Has the Highest Number of Realtors in the U.S.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the United States has  1,578,077<\/a> registered realtors. Florida topped the list with the highest count of realtors, totaling 218,906. California holds the second spot with 202,970 realtors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Virginia Is the Most Affordable State To Buy a House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The median home price in West Virginia is $140,000<\/a>. The average price per square foot is $98.38. Also, you have to pay a low tax rate of just 0.57%. West Virginia is the ideal option for individuals seeking homes at an affordable price.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4 Real Estate Home Seller’s Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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10% of Americans Sell Homes Due to Paranormal Incidents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All-Star Home’s recent survey found that 1 in 6<\/a> people across the nation suspects supernatural activity in their house. Another Zillow survey reveals that 10%<\/a> of Americans sold homes due to reported paranormal activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Average Homeowner Stays in Their House for 10+ Years<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The average length of homeownership in the U.S. is 13.2 years<\/a> for a typical homeowner. The median length of homeownership has increased by 31% since 2012. Homeowners in the Northeast stay in their homes the longest. On the other hand homeownership tenure in the Mountain States is the lowest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89% of Sellers Use a Real Estate Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2001, 69% of home sellers relied on agents to sell their homes. However, in 2023 almost 89%<\/a> preferred real estate agents. The primary reason is to avoid the hassle and time-consuming process of getting a property sold. While 7% sold through FSBO, and less than 1% sold via iBuyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13%<\/strong> of Sellers Sold Their House Due to Insufficient Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to a NAR study, 23%<\/a> of sellers sold their homes to relocate near their loved ones. 13% of sellers sold their residences because their houses were too small. About 10% sold their homes due to changes in family status, such as marriage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4<\/strong> Real Estate Home Buyer’s Facts<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In 2023, 50% of Home Purchases Are First-Time Buyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First-time buyers accounted for 50%<\/a> of home purchases in 2023, an increase from 45% in 2022. Among these first-time buyers, 49% were millennials aged 29\u201343. Gen Z adults aged 18\u201328 contributed over 27% of first-time home purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 52% of U.S. Buyers Found New Home Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, more than 52%<\/a> of recent buyers discovered their homes online, a significant increase from 37% in 2010. This is because today, buyers can access property information such as photos, tax histories, etc online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

78% of Homebuyers Bought Their Home Using a Mortgage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, the majority of buyers did not have funds to buy the property outright. 78%<\/a> of transactions required a mortgage<\/a> to make the purchase. 94% of those buyers were millennials aged 24-32 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

59% of Recent Home Buyers Were Married Couples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, married couples accounted for 59%<\/a> of the total home buyers. Single females comprised 19%, while only 10% of single males purchased homes. Unmarried couples represented 9% of recent home buyers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4 General Real Estate Market Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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U.S. Housing Market Value Is More Than The GDP of The US and China Combined<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the US residential real estate market is worth $88.91 trillion<\/a>. California boasts the biggest share, with 21.2%<\/a> of the pie. North Dakota and Wyoming account for the smallest portions of the US housing market, each holding $66 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17.6 Million Americans Spend up to 30% of Their Income on Rent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A recent Harvard study<\/a> highlights that currently, 17.6 million households spend over 30% of their pre-tax earnings on rent. The study also shows that singles are more inclined to rent<\/a> than couples. Providence in Rode Island has the highest annual rent increase at +7.3% followed by Hartford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66% of Americans Own a House in 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Q1 2023, the homeownership rate in the U.S. was 66%<\/a>. Among different age groups, those aged 65 and older had the highest homeownership rate at 79%<\/a>. Meanwhile, those under 35 had the lowest rate at 38.7%<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Realtors and Real<\/strong> Estate Agents Are Not the Same<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Realtors are real estate professionals who belong to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and follow its code of ethics. A real estate agent<\/a> is a licensed professional who assists with property transactions. However, they may not be NAR members or bound by its ethical standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\t

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