'Intangibles' drive agent success this spring: Redfin economist
AI, political upheavals and labor market volatility are all weighing on consumers
by Marian McPherson Mar 10
New Senate bill would force large investors to sell after 7 years
Not everyone thinks the bill will lead to more affordable housing options
California housing: A 'caste system defined by family wealth?' Analysts respond to report
Analysts and housing experts this week balked at what some called California's 'landed gentry' system for passing property down to younger generations
How AI may be driving interest rates higher: Redfin economist
Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin's Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there's less capital leftover for loans on everyday items
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
federal flood insurance lapse
Real estate industry groups expect lawmakers to pass a temporary reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, but push for a long-term solution that includes reforms
by Matt Carter Dec 9
Redfin says it won't follow Zillow in removing climate risk data
In a new report, Redfin also revealed an uptick in demand for climate risk data following natural disasters such as California's wildfires and Texas' Hill Country floods
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
Real estate and the K-shaped economy
Economists say we're living in a K-shaped economy right now. Here's what that means for you, and for the real estate market
Daryl Fairweather
Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather unpacks the economic principles behind the real estate industry to make agents more effective
by Inman Oct 10
How the government shutdown is impacting real estate
Housing data, mortgage rates, federally-backed home loans, flood insurance and the Washington, DC, housing market are all already starting to feel the impacts
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
Renters feel less connected to their neighbors than homeowners
Redfin commissioned a survey of more than 1,600 renters and homeowners and found millennial and Gen-Z homeowners were most likely to feel a sense of belonging in their neighborhoods
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
Commissions held steady after Aug. 17, Redfin study shows
Commissions have been slowly declining over the past decade, but since the NAR settlement terms went into effect this summer, buyer's agent commissions have seen little impact
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election
A Redfin-commissioned survey conducted last month reveals notable differences in priorities between homeowners and renters regarding candidates and key issues affecting housing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
Florida's biggest insurer hands off 600k policies as new storm comes
The Florida Legislature-created Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has been overwhelmed in recent years. Now regulators are passing off thousands of policies to private insurers
More and more homes are languishing on the market
In August, nearly half of all US homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25