Sami Sparber
Reporter at Axios
reporter @axios. past @WSJ @TexasTribune @dallasnews @NBCPolitics + @UTAustin
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axios.com | John Frank |Sami Sparber
Denver metro homeowners spend a median of 9.7 years in their home and most are likely to stay put, according to a recent Redfin analysis of county records. Why it matters: Elevated home prices and mortgage rates are keeping people from buying their first homes β or moving into new ones. State of play: Homeowner tenure began increasing in 2022 once pandemic-era moves subsided. Many of the homeowners hunkering down are older adults looking to age in place.
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axios.com | Kate Murphy |Sami Sparber
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2 days ago |
axios.com | Brianna Crane |Sami Sparber
Data: Realtor.com; Chart: Axios VisualsThe majority of Boulder-area homes for sale came with homeowners association fees last year, according to a recent report. Why it matters: For many homebuyers, HOA fees are another financial hurdle in an already-tough market. The big picture: HOA dues typically cover maintenance and amenities like pools and gyms, plus other costs that keep a community running.
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5 days ago |
axios.com | Sami Sparber
Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosGetting hitched could soon get even more expensive. Why it matters: Engaged couples are bracing for price hikes on flowers, dresses, cakes, invitations and more because of President Trump's roller-coaster tariffs. Some say they've already stocked up on foreign wine, champagne or decor made overseas. The big picture: America imports many of its wedding staples.
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6 days ago |
axios.com | Laura Barrero |Sami Sparber
Charlotte homeowners are staying in their houses longer than they were during the peak of the pandemic, but homes in the region still change hands more often than the nation's median home. Why it matters: Elevated home prices and mortgage rates are keeping people from buying their first homes or moving into new ones.
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New for @axios: Some Canadians are ditching their winter homes in the U.S. as tensions between the two countries simmer. https://t.co/s47S8b5yaS
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