Homes are sitting longer and not just because of mortgage rates
As of March, the typical US home took 47 days to sell, the longest stretch in 6 years. Those longer stretches on the market tend to discourage competition, a Redfin report found
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 17
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
Renting becomes sign of wealth as many opt against homebuying
Cities in California, North Carolina, Florida and New York have seen a surge in wealthy renters compared to pandemic numbers
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 11
Low-risk homes appreciate as climate concerns shift the market
Redfin's analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly factoring natural disaster risk into their homebuying decisions, with homes in low-risk areas now appreciating in value more quickly
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 21
Consumer housing sentiment hits 30-month high in September
More than 8 in 10 Americans still said it was a bad time to buy a home, and mortgage rates have been climbing again since Fannie Mae conducted the monthly National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Oct 7
US housing turnover rate hits 30-year low as lock-in effect lingers
In the first 8 months of 2024, only 25 out of every 1,000 US homes changed ownership, marking the lowest housing turnover rate since 1994, according to an analysis by Redfin released Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 30
Younger homebuyers say they'd sacrifice safety for affordability
Despite safety ranking high among buyer concerns, house hunters say they're willing to consider purchasing in a high-risk area in exchange for affordable housing, according to a new report
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 5
Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election
Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 17
Low-income buyers' mortgage applications drop to 2018 levels
Households with a median income of $64K or less lost their buying gains in 2023, according to Redfin. The share of new mortgages issued to this group dropped 11% from 2020 to 2023
by Marian McPherson May 8
Mortgage trends reflect a diversifying America: Redfin
Rising population rates and a shrinking racial wealth gap have led to a rise in new mortgage applications among homebuyers of color, according to Redfin's latest report
by Marian McPherson May 3
38% of homeowners couldn't afford their home in today's market
Historic rises in median sales prices and mortgage rates have locked homeowners into their homes, according to a new Redfin report. Baby boomers are least able to afford today's market
by Marian McPherson Apr 23