Compass agents anticipate post-pandemic buyer's market in California
More than 700 Compass California agents shared their concerns, market predictions for when shelter-in-place laws lift
by Marian McPherson Apr 15
Hot market was doused by pandemic, Zillow report shows
A new report shows that what was poised to be 'the most competitive' spring market in years instead ended up with plummeting numbers of new listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Number of homes for sale declines 15.7% in March
The market started to show a slow down in the second half of March as the coronavirus outbreak settled in, according to data from realtor.com and Redfin
Glenn Kelman: Seattle market is witnessing effects of coronavirus
The Redfin CEO noted in recent blog posts that the market fluctuates day-to-day, but overall, he's seen a drop in buyer and seller demand since the beginning of March
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
Redfin launches video home tours amid coronavirus worries
CEO Glenn Kelman published a blog post detailing what Redfin is doing to serve worried buyers and sellers in COVID-19 impacted areas
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
For-sale housing shortage is driving up rental prices
A lack of affordable for-sale housing is 'placing pressure' on the rental market and driving up rent, according to Apartment Guide's Rent Report 2020
by Marian McPherson Feb 25
Redfin CEO: 'Intense season of bidding wars' on the horizon
Glenn Kelman said Wednesday that supply shortages, once limited to places like San Francisco, have spread. And that means competition for homes will be intense this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 12
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
From 2012 to 2019, builders constructed 5.9 million homes — far fewer than what’s needed for the 9.8 million households created during the same time period
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
Virginia lawmaker latest to take aim at single-family zoning
The bill, which would cover the entire state, doesn't prohibit the construction of single-family homes, but would allow for more middle-housing such as cottages and duplexes
by Patrick Kearns Dec 27
6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store
Low supply and high demand will drive the housing market amidst age milestones for millennials and baby boomers
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
November inventory nosedives as demand outpaces supply
Inventory levels declined 9.5% year-over-year in November as low mortgage rates push more buyers to the market
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
10 things agents can be grateful for in 2019
Regardless of your market, niche or experience, here are a few things we can all be thankful for this Thanksgiving
by Nicole Solari Nov 28
Stagnant homeowners are creating an inventory catch-22
A new study by Redfin revealed the average homeowner in 2019 has lived in their home for 13 years, a 5-year increase from 2009
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
Mid-market inventory shortage is 'canary in the coal mine'
A new realtor.com housing trends study released Tuesday reveals a seismic inventory shortage may be on the way
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
Want to make your mark in luxury? Conquer these essentials
Opinion
If you want to be part of the 15% of your market, make sure you are exceptional in every aspect, from looking the part to cultivating your relationships — and all things in between
by Spyro Kemble Sep 6