In order to better understand the sentiment and experiences of buyers, sellers, and renters currently on the market for homes, the Realtor.com Economics team has conducted a randomized ...
Read More »Buyers Retreat, Sellers in Pandemic Boomtowns Drop Asking Prices
A high share of home sellers dropped their asking price in July, particularly in pandemic boomtowns, as they struggled to match their expectations with the reality of the ...
Read More »Homebuyers Compromise Priorities, Persevere Through Challenging Market
American homebuyers persevered through high prices and fierce competition in 2021 and 2022, but few landed their dream home as 80% reported compromising on their priorities, according to ...
Read More »New Listings Experience Biggest Annual Decline Since Pandemic Onset
Would-be sellers are becoming more reluctant to list their homes as surging prices begin to come down. With fewer new listings, buyers’ bargaining power is reaching its limit ...
Read More »Homebuyers and Sellers Adapt to Changing Market Conditions
A new Zillow analysis revealed home-buying demand has cooled from the record pace of 2021, while competition is now at its hottest for the lowest-priced homes as mounting ...
Read More »Homebuyer Demand Slips as Mortgage Rates Approach 6%
Homebuying demand pulled back further as mortgage rates reached their highest level in over 13 years, according to a new report from Redfin. “Mortgage rates near 6% have ...
Read More »How Cosmetic Factors Affect Home Selling Points
A statement-making front door can boost a home's curb appeal and its value according to new research from Zillow, finding that homes with slate blue or black front ...
Read More »Home Sellers Nationwide Dropping Prices in Pandemic Hot Spots
Price drops have become increasingly common throughout the U.S., particularly in parts of Utah and other mid-sized metros in the West, according to a new report from Redfin. ...
Read More »Majority of Sellers Open to Lower Offers
Analysis of the report said projections of a recovering home sales “may prove a false dawn.”
Read More »Home Sales in Spring off to a Slow Start
Despite the optimism among homebuyers, what factors are still holding back home sales compared to last spring?
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