The best month of the year to buy a home in 2020 was November
The median monthly mortgage payment in the US hit a low of $1,094 in November 2020, making it the best month out of the year to buy a home, according to a Redfin analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
7 ways to help buyers score a deal on new construction
While sheer supply and demand is making it tough to negotiate much beyond what a builder is offering, understanding how to navigate the process may help buyers time their purchase appropriately and save some money wherever they can
by Cara Ameer Dec 22
Happy happy, joy joy: The Midwest tops list of the US's happiest states
On the other end, West Virginia, Nevada, California, Mississippi and Kentucky ranked as the unhappiest states, according to a new survey by homeselling platform iSoldMyHouse
by Marian McPherson Dec 16
10 amenities Zillow predicts will be on your buyers' 2021 wish lists
From pet-friendly spaces to backyard oases, Zillow on Thursday shared what will be at the top of homeowners' and homebuyers' home wish lists in 2021
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
7 ways to connect with first-time millennial and Gen Z buyers
To appeal to millennial and Gen Z buyers, you should familiarize yourself with their comfort zones, priorities and the challenges they face now. Here's what you need to know
by Ben Mizes Dec 1
Don't ignore renter leads! 6 steps for turning them into homebuyers
Helping renters become homeowners is about mindset — both yours and your clients'. Here's how to evaluate the renter leads you receive and convert them into homeowners when their lease expires
by Bernice Ross Nov 11
11 common bluffs agents use with buyers, sellers and each other
This industry is always moving fast. As a result, agents have become experts at crafting responses that can buy them time, leave the door open or get them to a desired outcome. Here are a few
by Cara Ameer Nov 10
How to help clients play their cards right in today's market
With the current low-inventory market and the overall uncertainty, an agent's job has never been more important. Here's how to guide buyers and sellers while keeping their stress levels low
by Jim Manikas Oct 24
September was a record-breaking month for prices, sales and speed
Rising home prices, increasing sales and fewer days on market characterized a historic September in the United States, according to a report issued Monday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19
Median home prices see greatest annual growth since 2017
The US median home price stayed near its summer peak of $350,000 and hit record-high, year-over-year growth of 12.9%, according to realtor.com's weekly housing report
New home sales break 1M mark for first time since 2006
Low-interest rates and a lack of existing homes pushed new-homes sales to a new high, according to the US Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Marian McPherson Sep 24
Most buyers would blow their budget for the perfect home
A whopping 64% of prospective homebuyers said they'd spend more than originally planned for the perfect home, according to a survey by LendingTree
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
Get real! 3 tips for helping buyers stop chasing shiny objects
Because they're often distracted by shiny objects, homebuyers might be missing out on opportunities to purchase with little or no competition. Here are a few things agents can do to help clients adapt their behaviors and increase their chances of success
by Carl Medford Aug 10
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A new report from Point2 found that searches for houses have exploded post-lockdown and that women are doing most of the house-hunting
Quarter of homebuyers are moving — and moving sooner than expected
Twenty-five percent of homebuyers reported the pandemic has caused them to move — or speed up their moving timeline, according to a survey conducted by Redfin