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What Is Demographic Data? Definition, Types, and Applications
Demographic data is almost as valuable as currency for governments, policymakers, and businesses. It reveals trends and patterns among various population segments that inform public policy and business decisions. This guide explains what demographic data is, what insights it provides, and how it can be leveraged across public and private sectors.... Read More »
Top 10 Counties with the Largest Annual Increase in Affordability Indexes in Q1 2025
According to ATTOM’s Q1 2025 U.S. Home Affordability Report, in the first quarter of 2025, median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable than historical averages in 97 percent of U.S. counties with sufficient data. This continues a three-year trend in which homeownership demands an unusually high share of wages, as home... Read More »
Home-Ownership Remains Financial Stretch Around U.S. as Prices Remain Near Record High
Major Home-Ownership Expenses Continue to Consume One-Third of National Average Wage; Portion Holds Steady as Median U.S. Home Price Dips Slightly During Slow Winter Period; Historical Affordability Also Stays Close to Low Point Over Past Decade IRVINE, Calif. – Mar. 27, 2025 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate... Read More »
Leveraging Real Estate Deed Data for Market Analysis
Want to know who owns a property? The last time a home was sold? Details about the property and if the owner has a mortgage? There’s a way to find this out when doing market analysis: Look at real estate deed data. Deeds, a legal document that records the transfer of ownership, are must-see documents for real estate professionals looking for key... Read More »
Top 10 Metros with Biggest Annual Percentage Point Increases in Home Flipping Returns in 2024
According to ATTOM’s Year-End 2024 U.S. Home Flipping Report, 297,885 single-family homes and condos were flipped nationwide in 2024, reflecting a 7.7% decline from 322,782 in 2023 and a 32.4% drop from the recent peak of nearly 441,000 in 2022. As highlighted in the report, the number of investor-flipped homes decreased, with the share of flips... Read More »