NAR enrollment fell in 2023. Here's where membership rose — and why
NAR membership declined by 1.4% in the 12-month period that ended in October, with state-level enrollment hewing closely to local housing metrics, according to a state-by-state analysis by Intel
by Daniel Houston Dec 6
It's the most perilous time of year to overprice a home: Opendoor
Nearly 1 in 4 homes that were overpriced at listing will end up being delisted in the slower fall months, according to a new report
by Daniel Houston Oct 5
Average homes sell above asking price for first time since last year
The average sale price nationwide just exceeded 100% of list price for the first time since August of last year, according to a new market report from Redfin released on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Jul 6
Too big an ask? Homesellers struggle to find the right comps
The home that sold down the street a few weeks ago might not be a good guide for how to price yours, according to new data from Redfin
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
Extreme seller's market shows more signs of leveling off: Redfin
The typical home price has been holding roughly steady for weeks as inventory continues its slow path to recovery
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
Home prices show signs of leveling off for first time in months
After five consecutive months of record home prices, the market appears to be plateauing, according to several key indicators
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
June home sales see largest decline since 2012: Redfin
Homes also sold at their priciest and at their quickest pace on record during June, but Redfin said that sales pace and market competition have now likely peaked for 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Bubble Trouble: The housing crash will be even worse than I predicted
Opinion
This is the homeseller market crash. Inventory is at historic lows, affordability is rapidly eroding, and rates are climbing
by Chris Drayer May 6
Working with buyers? It's time to forget these 8 key things
Help your buyers score a home by teaching them to run against current practices. Here's a list of critical concepts you need to encourage your buyers to forget in their search for that increasingly evasive thing — homeownership
by Carl Medford Apr 27
How to set the right price and attract a crowd that buyers will follow
Buyers are put at ease when they notice high amounts of buyer activity for a particular listing. There’s comfort in the crowd, especially in today’s highly competitive seller’s market
by Jenny Usaj Mar 8
Arlington, VA
Both metros nearing two straight years of rises in closed sales
by Britt Chester Jul 20
Everything an agent needs to know to master market literacy
Consumers want agents who offer market insights
by Steve Cook May 3
How to handle unrealistic seller pricing on a home for sale
It's our job to educate our clients
by James Vasquez Jan 6
The fallacy of the agent as 'neighborhood expert'
Opinion
Experienced agents with a solid grasp of real estate data can advise clients across a wide geographic area
by Hank Miller Jan 31
When a 'prelisting' appraisal or inspection is worth the trouble
Opinion
Insights from experts can help agents and sellers price a property, but buyers will want second opinions
by Hank Miller Jan 8