Sami Sparber

Grab your corded headphones: People are snapping up Apple's retired MP3 players for nostalgia and a break from smartphones.The big picture: For younger generations especially, the comeback is part ...

Data: ATTOM; Chart: Axios VisualsU.S. homeowners are staying in their houses for the longest time in at least 25 years, largely thanks to their low mortgage rates, data shows.Why it matters: That —...

Solo dining orders have soared since 2021, according to a report by one of the world's largest restaurant companies.Why it matters: Eating alone doesn't necessarily mean you're lonely. In many case...

Data: Bankrate; Note: Assumes 20% down payment, 6.8% 30-year mortgage and 30% of income going towards all-in homeownership costs; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosOver 75% of U.S. homes on the market are un...

The sprawling wedding party may be on its last walk down the aisle.Why it matters: More couples are cutting back on bridesmaids and groomsmen — a move wedding pros say can save everyone money, time...

Miami Beach's Fisher Island (33109) was the priciest U.S. ZIP code in 2025, with a median sale price of $9.5 million, according to a PropertyShark analysis.The big picture: Coastal communities cont...

The days of quiet quitting are over. Gen Z is navigating today's tough job market with side gigs.Why it matters: Over half of Gen Z (57%) now have a side gig, compared to 21% of boomers and older, ...

Get ready for more at-home wellness perks, nostalgic design nods and eco-friendly upgrades, according to industry pros.Why it matters: These trends indicate what American homes may look like in 202...

Data: Atlas Van Lines; Map: Axios VisualsArkansas, Idaho and North Carolina drew the most new arrivals this year, according to an analysis of interstate moves by Atlas Van Lines.Why it matters: Hig...

Data: Deloitte study commissioned by Airbnb; Chart: Axios VisualsAirbnb hosts in U.S. World Cup cities could earn $4,000 on average by renting out their homes during the tournament, company researc...

Data: Zillow; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosOver half (53%) of U.S. homes lost value in the past year, according to Zillow.Why it matters: That's the most since 2012 — but the vast majority of homeowners...

Reproduced from a Point2Homes report; Map: Axios VisualsAmerica saw fewer moves than ever in 2024, according to an analysis of census data published this fall.The big picture: Roughly 1 in 9 people...

Microluxuries like $10 hand sanitizers and $20 lip balms are the latest flex for school kids.The big picture: These pocket-size purchases are being "traded, shown off, and incorporated into persona...