Wiki Perez EA - Enrolled Agent

Across 10 countries, homeownership habits differ, but homeowners generally aim for spaces that feel functional, personal, and supportive of daily life today.
DIY leads in France, where ~65% handle most repairs themselves, while US and German homeowners stand out for condition-focused renovation habits globally.
Living rooms rank as the heart of the home across many countries, leading in South Korea, the Netherlands, UK, Germany, and Japan.
Outdoor space is essential across half the countries surveyed, while light, natural interiors, warm woods, soft neutrals, and clean lines gain traction.
When homes no longer fit, many Germans and Brazilians renovate; South Korean and British homeowners lean relocation; Japanese, Australian, and US owners adapt.

Global Homeowners Prioritize Practical Living

US house prices still appreciated in Late-Q1 2026, but gains cooled from the pandemic-era boom and reached their slowest yearly pace since 2012.
National prices ↑<2% yearly and ↑<1% quarterly, showing continued value growth, though at a more measured pace for homeowners and buyers across the US.
Compared with pandemic-era surges, the current pace looks closer to normal, with historical appreciation described as mid-single-digit annual growth for US housing.
Higher mortgage rates, affordability challenges, and softer demand shaped the slowdown, prompting many builders to offer price concessions on new construction homes.
Most states still saw home values appreciate, supporting continued homeowner equity, home improvement spending, and confidence in housing as a long-term investment.