Sale-to-list price ratio hits all-time high: Redfin
During the 4-week period ending Feb. 28, the median home sale price and the 4-week rolling average of median asking price on newly listed homes also hit new highs
Compass’ path to profitability is uncertain: Mike DelPrete
Compass is losing less money per transaction as it scales, but it's still losing a lot of money, making a path to profitability uncertain
by Mike DelPrete Mar 4
Rocket Companies stock soars, plummets amid Reddit-driven volatility
The online mortgage company this week has had both its best day ever on the stock market, as well as its worst day
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
Study: Women pay higher mortgage rates than men in all but one state
Only 1 state in the US was found to offer lower interest rates to women than men, on average, for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, according to mortgage tech company Own Up
Home prices skyrocket, surpass all predictions: CoreLogic
Amid the sky-high growth, 76% of U.S. non-homeowners said that they have no plans to buy in the next 6 months
What’s driving the real estate inventory crisis? These 5 trends
This situation isn't just pandemic-related — the inventory crisis has been a decade in the making, driven by five major trends that are unlikely to change
by Michael Simonsen Feb 27
Mike DelPrete: The top threat to real estate portals
There is one significant risk — an achilles heel — to portals: They don’t control their inventory
by Mike DelPrete Feb 24
Beyond the headlines: Sales rise as inventory further wanes
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into February's housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Feb 23
America's hottest neighborhoods: Bouldin Creek in Austin, Texas
Bouldin Creek has old homes, fun shops and a laid-back vibe. It's also right in the heart of one of America's buzziest cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 22
Everything you need to know about showing management platforms
The showing management space have never been more crowded. That's a boon to agents — as long as they can wade through their many options
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 22
A median home in the United States now costs $330,500: Redfin
According to Redfin's latest survey, home prices surged 14% while sales grew by 20%
What’s next for real estate? Industry veterans weigh in
To kick off Connect Now, Brad Inman invited Coldwell Banker agents Steve and Heather Ostrom to discuss the 'mega trends' of today and find out why they've stuck with their brokerage
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
Housing permits up as starts and completions drop slightly
New homes authorized by permits were up 22.5% year over year in January, according to the latest report by the US Census Bureau
Which cities are now US powerhouses? They're not what you'd expect
San Francisco was the top spot last year, but it didn't even make the list in 2021
Which cities are the most economically integrated?
Looking for a home in a neighborhood with a good mix of luxury and affordable homes? Look no further than Seattle or Washington, D.C., a new report from Redfin suggests
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Builder confidence creeps up 1 point in February: NAHB
Pandemic-related supply chain issues and shortages of lumber have continued to contribute to rising lumber prices, but intense homebuyer demand for single-family homes has kept builder confidence steady
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17