Sami Sparber

Data: Apartment List; Map: Axios VisualsA building boom across the South and Mountain West has cooled rents — but that relief could fade as new construction slows.Why it matters: Housing is unaffor...

Gen Z workers are chasing more time in the office.Why it matters: The generation with a reputation for preferring fully remote work is actually the least likely to want it — reflecting deeper worri...

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, ...