Average buyer's agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement
Redfin's latest report revealed the average buyer's agent's commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since NAR's March settlement
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
Housing inventory is roaring back to life. So why aren't new listings?
Inventory is rising again, according to an analysis of housing data. But agents are still scrounging. Hundreds of brokers and agents shared what's working in the latest polling from Inman Intel
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
Housing inventory is climbing back. So why are leads still lagging?
Inventory is rising again, but agents are still scrounging for new listings. Hundreds of brokers and agents shared what's working in still-tight markets in new responses from the Intel Index survey
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears
70% of Florida homeowners or the area in which they live have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
More and more renters believe they will never own a home
Thirty-eight percent of renters don't believe they will ever own a home — up from 27 percent less than a year ago, according to Redfin
by Ben Verde Apr 12
Nepo Babies grow up as data points to new phenomenon: Nepo Buyers
36% of Gen Zers and millennials who plan to buy a home in the near future intend to use a cash gift from family to contribute to a down payment, according to data from Redfin released Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
2024 Spring Outlook: Another tight market, this time with extra anxiety
As the first day of spring arrives, 3 economists shared with Inman why headwinds will continue to plague the housing market in 2024, long after a recovery was expected to revive US home sales
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
Rent prices post highest annual increase in over a year: Redfin
The median asking rent in the United States rose 2.2% year over year to $1,981 in February, the largest annual gain since January 2023 and a 0.9% increase compared to the month before
by Ben Verde Mar 11
Housing affordability will influence vote in 2024 presidential race: Poll
In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of US homeowners and renters 'feel negatively' about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Amid climate concerns, Redfin adds air quality risk data to listings
Redfin will provide air quality risk data for every listing on its app and website, alongside data for wildfire, flood, wind and extreme heat
by Ben Verde Feb 12
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
Tracking the housing recovery? These 12 dates offer crucial clues
Intel is highlighting the most important data releases and events slated for each month of 2024 in an effort to help industry observers follow the arc of residential real estate's rebound this year
by Chris LeBarton Jan 24
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
Lack of family, friend support keeps LGBTQ+ buyers behind: Redfin
Redfin survey reveals LGBTQ+ consumers disproportionately struggle with lack of family support during homebuying due to heteronormative expectations for marriage and household formation
by Marian McPherson Oct 4