New data identified housing markets that have heated up and cooled down the most during this year, to date. Agents report shoppers trading city-center dwellings for more space and nature.
Read More »New-Construction Sales Reach Pre-Pandemic Level
Sales of new homes seem to be outpacing those of existing homes, according to a new report. That's due to a shortage of houses and an increased interest in suburban living. Here’s what factors may be in play.
Read More »Bidding Wars Continue Over Most Homes on the Market
Record low mortgage-rates prompt bidding wars for potential homebuyers.
Read More »Survey: Pandemic Pressing More Americans to Move
A survey of would-be homebuyers asked how many were feeling pressure to relocate—or do so sooner—specifically due to COVID-19.
Read More »Housing Industry Responds to Employment Crisis
Redfin has announced that hundreds of its agents will be furloughed due to decreased housing demand.
Read More »Homebuyer Competition Cooling
What metro went from having one of the most competitive housing markets to seeing its bidding-war rate fall below the national average in October?
Read More »Housing Competition Heats Up in September
Offers facing a bidding war went against recent trends, but one California market reported a nearly 65% decline.
Read More »Adding Transparency to the Homebuying Process
Redfin has announced that it will publish the commission offered to the buyer's agent for homes that a Redfin agent is hired to sell on Redfin.com.
Read More »Why Low Mortgage Rates Aren’t Stoking Home Sales
An analysis of some of the nation’s top markets gives insights into the factors that are overriding the benefits of low rates.
Read More »Affordable Homes Becoming Less Affordable
While pricier homes are seeing modest price growth, Redfin takes a look at why middle-income buyers are feeling pushed out of the market.
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