This spring, East Coast agents see signs of emerging buyer’s market
Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Apr 30
Florida housing market hits record inventory, Redfin says
At the end of January, there were 172,209 homes on the market — the most Florida has ever seen. That's a 22.7% jump from last year, according to Redfin's data analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 28
Nailed it! 7 pricing strategies to help you avoid costly listing pitfalls
Focusing on absorption rates, tier pricing and specific neighborhood trends allows you to price your listings more accurately, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Dec 6
Offerpad CEO on the company's 4% solution for real estate agents
CEO Brian Bair said in a recent interview that agents no longer view Offerpad as a threat, noting they can make 4% if a client takes the company’s cash offer and the home is updated and resold
by Taylor Anderson Aug 22
Existing-home sales decline, median sales price hits record high
In June, existing-home sales continued to decline across all 4 US regions, while the median existing-home price reached a record high for the 2nd consecutive month, according to NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 23
Texas, Florida are affordability havens for homebuyers: Zillow
Rising inventory and slowing home price growth have made Austin, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville some of the best markets for buyers, according to Zillow's Market Heat Index
by Marian McPherson May 15
Homebuyer purchasing power rises by $40K since October rate surge
A buyer with a monthly budget of $3K can now purchase a home worth approximately $453,000 — up from $416,000 in October when mortgage rates reached a record of 7.8%, according to Redfin
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
The best time for buyers in Manhattan to pounce? Right now
Manhattan has been experiencing a buyers' market since the summer of 2022, a new report argues, but the winds are about to shift
by Ben Verde Jan 10
Buyers' market to usher in 'season of hope' in 2024, Redfin projects
Falling home prices and mortgage rates are on tap for buyers and sellers — not to mention a presidential election that could hinge on housing issues, according to Redfin's outlook for 2024
by Ben Verde Dec 5
Redfin launches new housing price tracker index
The tool is described in an announcement from the brokerage as similar to the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, but with more real-time and metro-level data
by Ben Verde Nov 28
Signs of a buyer's market emerge as homeseller concessions return
More than a third of all home sales featured a concession in the past 3 months, according to new data and agents who told Inman that they're beginning to see signs of a buyer's market unfold
by Ben Verde Nov 27
The seller's market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory
A 'drought' of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022, and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10
Are you in a seller's market or a buyer's market? Take Inman's quiz
Are homebuyers asking for concessions? Are bidding wars ubiquitous in your market? Answer a few simple questions to determine if your area favors homebuyers or sellers this spring
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10
Why top agents see market shifts as an opportunity to shine
At Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, Dana Cadena, Kathy Helbig-Strick and Phillip Salem offered tips for making the transition from a seller's market to a buyer's market
by Matt Carter Jan 26