Breezy CEO James Harris: Uncertainty creates opportunity for prepared agents
Harris says buyers waiting for rates to fall may be making a costly mistake
by Nick Pipitone May 22
Don't expect mortgage rate relief anytime soon: Fannie Mae
The GSE's latest outlook pins the 30-year fixed at 6.3% through year-end
by Nick Pipitone May 19
Inflation is surging again: What it means for the housing market
Top economists: Consumer price inflation could hit 6% by mid-year
by Nick Pipitone May 15
The hottest and coldest housing markets of 2026, ranked
Coastal markets surge, Sun Belt metros cool, as buyers push back on prices and mortgage rates
by Nick Pipitone Apr 10
‘People are praying for a crash’: Why housing doomers keep getting louder
Rates, geopolitics and bottled-up demand are shaping the next phase of housing
by Nick Pipitone Apr 9
How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season
An investor describes rising energy costs as ‘kryptonite’ for the housing market
by Nick Pipitone Apr 1
Google searches for ‘can’t sell house’ hit an alarming high
Google search trends suggest mounting homeseller frustration
by Nick Pipitone Mar 31
Aaron Kirman says he's 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry's status quo
The luxury broker said he's all about seller and agent choice
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Small, model homes reflect US homeowner population decline
Although the 0.1% dip in US homeowner population is slight, it is significant because it marks the first time in 9 years that the number of homeowners in the country has not grown
Inventory's up, but buyers aren't biting as June sales slide again
Existing-home sales declined by 2.7% from May 2025 but held steady compared to one year ago. Mortgage rates and high home prices continue to dissuade potential buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
Despite market shift toward buyers, they're still backing away
According to Redfin's data, pending home sales dipped 0.4% year over year to the lowest May level since 2020. Part of that was attributed to sky-high costs and economic uncertainty
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 5
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
Concessions surge as homesellers offer sweeter deals in sour markets
In the first quarter of the year, 44.4% of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1% seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 22
Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says
The typical American now needs to earn over $116,600 annually to afford a median-priced home in the US, compared to just $64,160 needed to afford an average apartment, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 10
Record down payments reveal a divided housing market
According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4% and $30,250 in Q4. The biggest gains came from the Northeast and Midwest
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 9