Articles by Jacob Channel
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
Shopping Around for a Mortgage Could Help Borrowers Save More Than $84,000 Over Their Loans’ Lifetime
August 7, 2023
Though today’s relatively high mortgage rates have made homebuying considerably more expensive than during the height of the pandemic, shopping around for a mortgage and... read more
Less for More: New-Home Sizes Have Decreased Slightly Nationwide, While Prices Per Square Foot Have Jumped 95%
July 31, 2023
Though they’ve come down somewhat from their pandemic highs, home prices are still steep, especially compared to 10 years earlier. While some of the extra... read more
Black Homebuyers in 50 Largest US Metros 1.6 Times More Likely to Be Denied for Mortgage Than Overall Population
July 24, 2023
Black Americans often face significant homeownership barriers, including lenders denying their mortgage applications. A LendingTree analysis of 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data finds... read more
A Bachelor’s Paradise? Here Are the Best Large Metros for Single Men
July 10, 2023
Single life is coveted by some men and dreaded by others. Whether you love or hate being in a relationship, there’s no getting around how... read more