This season's trendiest wedding registry gift? A brand new home
The share of couples including 'home funds' as part of their wedding registry has increased by 55% since 2018, according to a joint analysis released Thursday by Zillow and The Knot
by Ben Verde Oct 20
Housing prices peaked for 6th straight month in September
Home prices increased 0.7% between August and September of 2023, and were up 6.7% annually, according to a new report
by Ben Verde Oct 16
What’s ahead economically for Q4 2023 and into 2024 and 2025?
Opinion
Trainer and coach Bernice Ross talks to chairman and founder of Williston Financial Group, Patrick Stone, about what's next for the economy, both in the short and long terms
by Bernice Ross Oct 16
Glenn Kelman sees silver lining in sales spiral: 'It can't go much lower'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said Tuesday on CNBC that as sales continue to decline, the company will need to cut costs strategically and respond to economic challenges one day at a time
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
Record share of homebuyers flee into the path of climate change
People are concerned about the changing climate's impact on their hometowns, but they're more concerned about a lack of housing affordability, according to a new report from Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
Is Anywhere's settlement the first domino to fall? The Download
This week: Anywhere has settled its portion of the bombshell commission lawsuit, so who's next?
by Christy Murdock Sep 8
'Affordability' is a dirty word in real estate. It's time for that to change
Opinion
Lack of affordable housing, rising home prices and soaring interest rates are making the dream of homeownership perilously unachievable, writes broker, coach and consultant Zak Shellhammer
by Zak Shellhammer Sep 7
Alexandria could become second Virginia locale to 'upzone'
Alexandria, Virginia's fifth-largest city, is on the brink of banning single-family-only zoning. If the plan passes, legislators estimate it could add 66 new residential buildings to the city by 2033
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way
Opinion
'Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities,' writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. 'But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power'
by Teri Conrad Aug 29
Share of first-time homebuyers hits highest level since 2010: Zillow
Unburdened by rate lock, the share of first-time homebuyers rose to 50% this year, according to a new report from Zillow. That's the highest share since 2010
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
The Fed, the market and memories of the global financial crisis
Opinion
While naysayers and doomsdayers compare today's real estate market to 2008, the numbers tell a very different economic story
by Chris Drayer Aug 23
13K NYC rent-stabilized units have been vacant since 2021: Study
NYC's Independent Budget Office's study found 13,362 rent-stabilized units have been empty at least 2 years, saying it's 'impossible' to know if landlords are justifiably keeping them unrented
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Texas, Florida buyers are trading civil rights for affordability: Redfin
Residents in Florida and Texas would rather live in states with abortion care and LGBTQ rights, but affordability worries force them to stay in their current states, according to a new Redfin survey
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
Harvard: Immigrant communities will save American homeownership
As economic headwinds push native-born population and household formation growth down, Harvard researchers say immigrants hold the key to the housing market's future
by Marian McPherson Jul 27
Florida dominates list of best markets for 1st-time homebuyers
Palm Bay, Cape Coral and Tampa top WalletHub's list of best markets for 1st-time homebuyers. But a closer look at the rankings shows buyers may sacrifice quality of life for affordability gains
by Marian McPherson Jul 18