Typical days on market reaches slowest pace in 5 years: Redfin
Persistent market headwinds resulted in a slow beginning to the year, according to Redfin. The typical days on market reached 54 days this month — the slowest pace since 2020
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
powerful chatgpt prompts for real estate agents
Agents who lean into using AI to serve their clients at a higher level, Jimmy Burgess writes, will absolutely outperform the agents who don’t embrace this technology
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 16
Home tours are on the rise — but buyers aren't making offers
Homebuyers began the new year with more home tours; however, Redfin says elevated mortgage rates have stopped them from signing contracts
by Marian McPherson Jan 9
existing-home sales
In November, active listings rose 0.5% month over month and 12.1% year over year, according to Redfin's analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 2
3 ways to find freedom amid chaos by embracing detachment
Regularly practicing detachment by honing healthy practices, broker Pam Blair writes, may not change the outward outcome of events but can dramatically alter our internal experience
by Pam Blair Nov 6
The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer
Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions
by Marian McPherson Oct 2
Leader of the pack: How to lead effectively in uncertain times
Broker Pam Blair shares how your leadership style can impact the rest of your pack and what you can learn from the animal world to make you more effective
by Pam Blair Sep 28
Calque unveils 'light' version of its 'buy before you sell' offering
Touted as faster and more affordable, Calque's new 'Contingency Buster' product is tailored to homeowners who don't need to tap their equity when buying their next home, executives say
by Matt Carter Aug 27
A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
Teachers can now afford 47.9% of rental apartments within commuting distance of their schools, an increase from 40.7% the previous year, Redfin reported on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 14
Calque adds 2 more lenders to growing nationwide partner roster
Austin, Texas-based fintech's flagship product, 'The Trade-In Mortgage,' helps homebuyers make non-contingent offers and removes their current house from debt-to-income calculation
by Matt Carter Aug 9
'Hidden' homeownership costs locking potential buyers in place
Households have deferred moving, partially due to high 'hidden' homeownership costs such as property taxes, insurance and climate change, according to a report
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 7
High mortgage rates cool down prices in these US metros
Home prices and sales have declined as the demand from all buyers, including investors and buyers interested in building homes, has cooled, according to CoreLogic
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 2
Housing inventory growth doesn't guarantee greater affordability
In June, 5 of the top US markets showed improvement in housing affordability and supply, according to First American, while other markets with more inventory still saw rising costs
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 30
Restb.ai: In most markets, floor plans reduce days on market
It appears all those terribly staged images of agents pointing at floor plans may finally have their place in a marketing arsenal
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 24