Redfin is reporting that a record number of sellers are taking their properties off the market. Click through to find out how many sellers are taking this route.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Fall for Third Consecutive Week
Riding the hopes that the Federal Reserve will slow its pace of rate hikes, Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell yet again, as house prices soften with 2022 coming to a close.
Read More »Homeowners Seek New Cities for Affordable Housing
The Sunbelt is attracting more homebuyers as they seek out affordable housing options, according to a report.
Read More »Homebuyers, Sellers Hesitant After Biggest Rate Hike in Four Decades
A new study from Redfin revealed Americans are now hesitant to sell their homes as mortgage costs soar, due to many having low interest rates locked in amid nationwide inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty.
Read More »Historic Drop in Mortgage Rates
“The historic drop in mortgage rates is a tick in the ‘good news’ box for the housing market, as lower rates deliver an immediate win for prospective buyers’ pocketbooks,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.
Read More »Mortgage Apps for New Homes Fall Nearly 30% YoY
The MBA reports that mortgage rates exceeding the 7% mark and declining purchasing power leading are contributing to fewer new applications nationwide.
Read More »Slowing Demand Brings Rental Prices Down
“Demand for rentals is slowing because economic uncertainty is prompting many renters to stay put, and persistent inflation is shrinking renter budgets. That’s causing rent growth to cool,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.
Read More »Homebuyer Income Needed to Purchase Up 46% From 2021
A new Redfin analysis revealed homebuyers nationwide must earn even more money than they did a year ago in order to purchase a typical U.S. home.
Read More »Pandemic Migrants Found Cheaper Housing and Higher Inflation
“The pandemic triggered a great rebalancing of affordability,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.
Read More »Mortgage Contract Activity Drops 30%
“Mortgage rates may take longer to come down than many have expected, which means housing trends could continue to worsen as the economy adjusts to higher rates,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.
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