Florida housing market hits record inventory, Redfin says
At the end of January, there were 172,209 homes on the market — the most Florida has ever seen. That's a 22.7% jump from last year, according to Redfin's data analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 28
Tool Kit: A new agent's guide to fair housing laws
Fair housing violations can be avoided, trainer Rachael Hite writes, when agents focus on what matters most: giving everyone the chance to find a home of their own
by Rachael Hite Feb 27
New-home sales plunge 10.5%, fall below expectations
Compared to December, new-home sales dropped 10.5% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 657K, according to US Census Bureau data
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 26
December home prices extend decade-long growth streak
The FHFA Housing Price Index (HPI) and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices reported annual growth of 4.5% and 3.9%, continuing a streak of quarterly appreciation since 2012
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 25
Housing market challenges aren't over yet, Barbara Corcoran warns
In an appearance Thursday on 'Mornings with Maria' on Fox Business, Barbara Corcoran warned that buyers and sellers aren't out of the woods when it comes to the challenges of today's market
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 10
Luxury sales surge near Mar-a-Lago as Trump settles into 2nd term
Luxury home sales have taken off since Donald Trump's re-election, and Palm Beach, Florida, home to his Mar-a-Lago resort, is at the center of the boom, Mansion Global reported Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 7
Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options
Over the 4 weeks ending Feb. 2, new listings across the US have jumped 7.9% from last year to 76,194, the largest increase since late 2024, according to Redfin's analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6
Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year
After growing by 22% last year, inventory is 'a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,' according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February
by Matt Carter Feb 4
71% of real estate agents didn't close any deals last year
At Inman Connect New York, Redfin's Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
existing-home sales
In November, active listings rose 0.5% month over month and 12.1% year over year, according to Redfin's analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 2
NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and 'simmering enemies'
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 26
Existing-home sales surge to highest level in more than 3 years
Existing-home sales rose 6.1% annually in November while 3 out of 4 US regions saw increases from 2023, according to new data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 19
Pending home sales rise for 3rd month, driven by higher inventory
Driven by an improved housing inventory, pending home sales rose modestly in October, marking its third-consecutive monthly increase, according to data released on Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 27
September existing-home sales fall, but inventory offers hope
Existing-home sales continued their downward trajectory in September, declining 3.5% year over year and 1% month over month, according to data released Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 23
Is kindness really contagious? A desert community seeks answers
Nestled in Hesperia, a city in California's San Bernardino County, Silverwood isn’t merely adding 15K houses to the dry terrain — it aims to bring life and kindness to the desert
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 14