Almost half of Americans push back on AI data centers: Redfin
New survey finds AI data centers are less popular than apartments, mixed-use developments
by Jessi Healey May 4
Homeowners remodel instead of move as costs keep them in place
Redfin's survey finds 65% of recent renovators upgraded their current home instead of buying new
by Jessi Healey Apr 17
How the government shutdown is impacting real estate
Housing data, mortgage rates, federally-backed home loans, flood insurance and the Washington, DC, housing market are all already starting to feel the impacts
1 in 4 Americans will pause major purchases, like homes, amid tariffs
Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24% of US adults saying they're canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to economic fears, according to Redfin polling data released Thursday
by Marian McPherson Apr 17
34% of homeowners say they'll never sell their home: Redfin
High home prices and elevated mortgage rates have pushed turnover rates to the lowest level in decades. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are most likely to say they'll never move
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice
Nearly three-quarters of US residents earning less than $50K annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 18
Political disputes rise among neighbors as election nears
In a Redfin analysis, 18.7% of survey respondents had political disagreements with neighbors, with 27.1% of men reporting conflicts compared to 13.4% of women
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 24
Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election
A Redfin-commissioned survey conducted last month reveals notable differences in priorities between homeowners and renters regarding candidates and key issues affecting housing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
Florida's biggest insurer hands off 600k policies as new storm comes
The Florida Legislature-created Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has been overwhelmed in recent years. Now regulators are passing off thousands of policies to private insurers
Surveys show impact of mortgage 'lock-in effect' on seller psychology
Harris Poll: 71% of Americans would be hesitant to move due to economic uncertainty over concerns such as interest rates, inflation or a recession
by Matt Carter Dec 8
Are incentives the key to solving the affordable housing crisis?
A new study says simple perks like parks can garner huge community support
by Marian McPherson Nov 2
Counterpoint: Why real estate isn't a zero-sum game
Reduce competition by educating on-the-fence buyers about their home purchasing options
by Rob Chrane Dec 30