The spring sizzle fizzles: Economic jitters chill buyer demand
Despite a flood of new listings, buyers are cooling off from high prices, rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, according to new reports from Zillow and Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 16
Home-sale prices dipped in 11 metros as buyers show caution
As of April 20, home-sale prices fell across 11 US metro areas, marking the 1st time this many markets have seen YOY declines since September 2023, according to Redfin data
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 24
1 in 4 Americans will pause major purchases, like homes, amid tariffs
Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24% of US adults saying they're canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to economic fears, according to Redfin polling data released Thursday
by Marian McPherson Apr 17
Tariffs, stalled construction threaten to end rent stability
According to a new report from Redfin, mounting economic pressures, including tariffs and slowing construction, could soon put upward pressure on rents
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 14
The top 1% could buy nearly all homes in the US with their wealth
The value of America's nearly 100 million homes hit $49.7T at the end of 2024, as the combined net worth of the wealthiest 1% of Americans hit a record $49.2T, according to a Redfin analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
No, the Washington DC housing market isn't crashing amid layoffs
A social media frenzy suggested government layoffs are tanking the housing market in the nation's capital. But economists armed with data tell Inman it's mostly business as usual in DC
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
Fed expected to be cautious in cutting rates next week
A surprisingly large increase in core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, means Fed policymakers are likely to start out with a modest 25 basis-point rate cut next week
by Matt Carter Sep 11
$1M homes hit all-time high in US
A record 8.5% of all US homes are worth $1M or more, up from 7.6% last year and 4% before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
Disappointing economic news hampers early spring market
Economic headwinds and a holiday weekend caused new listings and home tour requests to fall at the end of March, according to Redfin's report. The portal is still bullish on future spring activity
by Marian McPherson Apr 4
US housing market posted record-setting value growth in 2023
The total value of the 2023 US housing market increased a record-breaking 5.3% to $47.5T. The gains were concentrated in markets across the Midwest and Northeast
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Mortgage rates lead to biggest pending sales drop since October
A record one-day jump in mortgage rates on Feb. 2 pushed pending sales down 8 percent — the biggest decline since October, according to Redfin's latest market report
by Marian McPherson Feb 8
For Rent sign in a window
The median asking rent fell 0.8% year over year during the last month of 2023, according to a new report by Redfin, which attributes the fall to an increase in supply
by Ben Verde Jan 9
Americans' average mortgage payment falls $164 in November
A dip in the weekly average for 30-year mortgage rates dropped the average mortgage payment to $2,575 in November, and homebuyers are taking advantage
by Marian McPherson Nov 30
Buyers continue downward spiral, but new listings may be steadying
Homebuyers are backing away from the market as mortgage rates continue to climb. But new listings aren't declining as quickly, Redfin reports
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
Listings tick up and prices tick down during an ice-cold fall market
The added punch of mortgage rates nearing 8% is making this year's fall season particularly slow
by Ben Verde Oct 13