The fixed-rate mortgage myth agents need to stop spreading
Rising property taxes and insurance costs mean variable monthly payments, even on FRMs
by Bernice Ross May 27
US and Canada flags for story about Canadian tariffs
The number of Canadian Redfin users searching for homes in the US has dropped for the 7th consecutive month, as tensions between the 2 countries intensify due to tariffs
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
How homeowners, not builders, are driving Denver's inventory boom
How is Denver out so far in front of the pack? Without a building boom, owners of existing homes are flouting a 'rate lock-in' and weak demand in a way that helps explain a broader national trend
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the US real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 4
Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears
70% of Florida homeowners or the area in which they live have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Hidden risks: What upcoming shifts are investors ignoring?
Real estate investors now know about the risks posed by interest rates. But what is the threat they'll be facing in a year or 2? G. Brian Davis breaks it all down
by G. Brian Davis Sep 12
These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home
It costs about 242% more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining US states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
NAR calls on FHA to resist premium increases on borrowers
In a letter to the Federal Housing Administration, NAR President Vince Malta said home sale transactions can buoy economic recovery
by Patrick Kearns Apr 27
8 homeowner's insurance tips for first-time buyers
What your clients should know before purchasing a policy
by Zack Gould Jul 6
FHA slashing mortgage insurance premiums by $900 a year
Rollback could bring 250,000 first-time homebuyers into the market
by Brittany Morris Jan 7
Don't count on private mortgage insurance deduction in 2014
Borrowers will need more cash, minimum FICO score
by Matt Carter Dec 3