Steep home-price growth hampers February pending sales
Pending home sales declined 7% year over year in February, according to the NAR. However, a slight uptick in monthly inventory and contract signing trends provide hope for a market rebound
by Marian McPherson Apr 25
Mortgage rates lead to biggest pending sales drop since October
A record one-day jump in mortgage rates on Feb. 2 pushed pending sales down 8 percent — the biggest decline since October, according to Redfin's latest market report
by Marian McPherson Feb 8
Pending home sales stagnate in November despite rate relief
November's numbers show pending sales didn't move compared to October, but lower rates did apparently lead to more lockbox openings — hinting that better days lie ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28
Rates keep falling, and buyers and sellers are springing into action
Listings and pending sales hit the highest level in roughly a year, according to a new report from Redfin. Still, a record number of contracts were canceled
by Taylor Anderson Dec 15
Buyers continue downward spiral, but new listings may be steadying
Homebuyers are backing away from the market as mortgage rates continue to climb. But new listings aren't declining as quickly, Redfin reports
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
Pending home sales climb to 2023 high following months of declines
Pending home sales rose 0.7% from June to July, reversing 7 months of declines. However, rising rates and home prices are poised to stifle sales growth into the fall, Redfin said on Friday
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
New listings plummet 27%, marking biggest annual fall since pandemic
The number of new listings coming onto the market has plunged since June 2022, according to data released Thursday by Redfin. Transaction levels remain low even as home prices creep higher
by Daniel Houston Jun 29
The inventory recovery suffered a setback. Is it just temporary?
The housing downturn was supposed to bring the market back into balance between buyers and sellers. But recent inventory gains have stalled
by Daniel Houston Jun 14
Monthly payments drop $300 and some homebuyers wade back in
As home price growth has slowed, mortgage payments have decreased and days on market have risen, homebuyers dip their toes back into the market, according to a new report from Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
Pending sales fell in October for the fifth month in a row
Rising rates and nervous consumers have set up the housing market for its 'slowest fourth quarter in a decade,' according to one economist
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
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Buyers are leaning on contingencies to bail out of deals, Redfin CEO says
During his latest appearance on CNBC, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shared how buyers and sellers are locked in a battle of the wills as the market slowly shifts in buyers' favor
by Marian McPherson Sep 1
Are sellers getting greedy? Asking prices surge to new record
The median asking price of newly listed homes for sale surged 12% year over year to a record high of $361,250, according to a Redfin report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
Despite cooling housing market, pending sales continue to climb
During the 4-week period ending Sept. 5, pending sales rose 6% from the year before, according to a report released Wednesday by Redfin
California's scorching-hot housing market expected to stay 'incredibly competitive'
California Association of Realtors blames lack of supply for 'terrible consequences' on quality of life for potential buyers