Location, location, location? Price eclipses previous buyer priority
56% of consumers surveyed by Coldwell Banker said that price is the most important factor for them when choosing a home, casting doubt on the belief that location is everything
How love and politics are impacting homebuyers' decisions
Although affordability is still the No. 1 factor in most homebuyers' moves, 2 surveys from Zillow and Redfin reveal politics and romance also play a role
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Pandemic relocation boom wanes as remote work, cheap houses fade
The share of US homebuyers looking to move to a different city declined for the 3rd straight month in November, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jan 2
Get packing: 10 places that will pay you to live there in 2024
More and more places are turning to cash incentives or free land to lure new residents. Here are 10 to consider if you or your clients are thinking of making a change on the cheap in the new year
by Ben Verde Dec 27
Record share of homebuyers flee into the path of climate change
People are concerned about the changing climate's impact on their hometowns, but they're more concerned about a lack of housing affordability, according to a new report from Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
Share of homebuyers looking to move cities hits new high
Homebuyers have been dropping out of the market. Of the ones who are still in, more are eyeing a cross-city relocation, Redfin data suggests
by Daniel Houston Aug 23
Now LiveEasy, moving concierge is all-in on life after closing
Moving technology and concierge company MoveEasy has rebranded as LiveEasy to accommodate new tools, better connectivity and its introduction to the rental market
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 20
EXCLUSIVE: MooveGuru acquires relocation competitor Relocator
The deal was inked for 'eight figures' and brings to MooveGuru a number of substantial mortgage marketing partnerships, according to news sent exclusively to Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
'Great Reshuffling' could impact elections in Arizona, Nevada: Redfin
Redfin data shows that Arizona and Nevada were the second and third most popular states respectively for people moving away from California in 2020
by Ben Verde Nov 3
Amid COVID, Americans relocated to battleground states in droves
As midterm elections approach, Redfin crunched housing data and found that enough Americans relocated to key counties in red and purple states in 2021 to potentially shift political leanings
by Ben Verde Oct 31
Regret, reduce, relocate: The 6 biggest US luxury trends of 2022
Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes 6 big trends to watch
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
Record number of buyers looking to relocate to 'affordable' areas
A record-high number of homebuyers are prioritizing affordability as high home prices and mortgage rates limit their ability to buy homes
by Ben Verde Jul 18
Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub
The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 17
6 tips for giving out-of-town buyers next-level service
Opinion
As buyers continue to rethink their lifestyle post-pandemic, you may be helping them to look for homes from a distance, with only a short trip to make their final decision in person
by Julie Busby May 27
Driven out by high costs, Americans are still relocating at a record pace
A record 32.3% of Redfin.com users nationwide sought to move to a new metropolitan area during the first quarter of 2021 as housing prices and mortgage rates continue to climb
by Ben Verde Apr 13