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
Housing prices peaked for 6th straight month in September
Home prices increased 0.7% between August and September of 2023, and were up 6.7% annually, according to a new report
by Ben Verde Oct 16
A recession is looming. How will it affect real estate?
Opinion
The bad news is that a recession is on the horizon. The good news? People will move anyway, driven by a host of other factors
by Chris Drayer May 12
US home prices slip for fifth month as market bottom comes into view
The Case-Schiller index posted a 7.7% annual gain in home prices — down from a 9.2% gain in October — while the FHFA index showed a 0.1% decline in prices between October and November
by Ben Verde Jan 31
Redfin's Glenn Kelman has a theory on why housing prices are plunging
Investors, including iBuyers, that entered the housing market in 2020 and 2021 are at least partly to blame for the dramatic price correction playing out in 2022, Kelman said in a new interview
by Ben Verde Nov 1
Prices and rates are sky high! But what if my client NEEDS to move?
Despite mortgage rates near 7% and generationally high inflation, thousands of people still need to move in the next year and need help in navigating homebuying in the pricy market
by Ben Verde Oct 27
Redfin economist: The Fed can change its mind
Abrupt policy shift not expected, but Fed chair confirms that, 'If things come in better than we expect, then we’re prepared to do less'
by Matt Carter May 13
How inflation actually supports buyer demand: Matthew Gardner
Opinion
Other than when home prices crashed with the bursting of the housing bubble, for more than 50 years, home price growth has outpaced inflation. This means we are offsetting high consumer prices because home values are increasing at an even faster rate
by Matthew Gardner May 5
Are rising housing prices actually a good thing?
Opinion
Are rising housing prices a bad thing? Consumers think so. It’s critical real estate agents understand and can explain what that means for clients, the industry and the economy
by Adam Hergenrother Sep 29
‘What am I supposed to do?’: As US ages in place, report hits a nerve
A New York Times story on baby boomers not selling their homes sparked an inter-generational dispute online, complete with accusations and existential dread
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
Sellers absolutely have the upper hand in this housing market: Survey
In a first, more people thought April was a bad time to buy a home than a good time, according to Fannie Mae's latest survey of home purchase sentiment
by Matt Carter May 7
Amazon donates $9M to nonprofits near DC to mark HQ2 anniversary
The funds will go toward organizations working to help residents avoid evictions as well as other causes to improve racial equality and support military families and veterans
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Is housing demand finally cooling down?
Data from realtor.com showed a slight week-to-week change in housing demand and new listing declines
by Patrick Kearns Sep 10
How Washington Realtors got legislators to prioritize housing
In early 2019, Realtors in Washington state got 12 housing bills passed after a coordinated campaign. Here's how the association did it
by Patrick Kearns Feb 6
How to manage buyer expectations in a shifting market
Opinion
Focus on 'needs' versus 'wants,' and help clients to see the bigger financial picture
by Carl Medford Nov 1