Despite the early-June underperformance, Redfin reports that home-tour numbers indicate pent-up demand that should translate into improved sales once mortgage rates drop.
Read More »Elevated Mortgage Rates Continue to Handcuff the Housing Market
"Although a lot of homebuyers have acclimated to rates in the 6% range and many are finding ways to lower their monthly payments, like using a 2-1 buydown, high rates are handcuffing potential sellers,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr.
Read More »Pending Sales Drop to Levels Last Seen in 2015
Redfin reports that 2023 has begun with homes selling for nearly the same price as a year earlier, with nationwide prices up just 0.5% year-over-year.
Read More »Daily Mortgage Rates Back Off Recent Highs
“There have been a handful of pieces of relatively good news for the housing market lately, but we’re far from out of the woods,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.
Read More »Home Showings Decline But Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
According to the latest market report from ShowingTime, homebuyer foot traffic and in-person showings decreased from September, as rising rates and inventory challenges continue to discourage buyers from purchasing a home.
Read More »Sensitive Mortgage Rate Environment Drives Up Home Searches
Since mortgage rates fell from their June highs, Redfin reports online real estate searches and home tours have ticked up and/or stabilized.
Read More »For Home Sales, It’s Deal or No Deal at All
A new analysis by Redfin found that home sales are being canceled at the highest rate recorded since the onset of the pandemic.
Read More »Homebuying More Competitive Than Ever
According to a new report from Redfin, the share of home sellers who dropped their asking price jumped to a six-month-high of 15% for the four weeks ending ...
Read More »Homes Continue to Fly Off the Market
The number of homes for sale was down 29% from 2021, and down 50% from 2020, according to a new Redfin report.
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