Here are the 10 best (and worst) cities for women in real estate
Women in real estate in Toledo make 136% of the earnings of men in real estate in the city, survey says. Women also hold a majority of real estate jobs in the city at 59% of all real estate jobs
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 30
More bidding wars arose in January than any other time during COVID
70% of home offers handled by Redfin agents faced bidding wars, up from 67.1% in December 2021 and 60% in January 2021, the highest rate since Redfin began tracking the data in April 2020
by Ben Verde Feb 23
The 10 hottest housing markets to watch in 2022
The top US housing markets for 2022 are mostly affordable tech hubs with outdoor recreational opportunities that have become attractive alternatives to pricier coastal markets of late
Industry vet Russ Cofano signs on as real estate marketing startup CEO
Cofano will lead Collabra Technology as it prepares to debut a new, tech-infused marketing platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 11
Nearly 90% of metros see double-digit price gains in Q4: NAR
Home price growth was widespread during the fourth quarter of 2020 as mortgage rates and inventory levels both hit record lows, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 11
12 up-and-coming, mid-sized metros
Mid-sized cities across the country are looking attractive as people try to avoid congested cities and seek out more affordable markets amidst an uncertain economic climate
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
US home sale profits rise to new post-recession high
The typical home sale profit of $75,971 in the second quarter of 2020 reflected a 36.3% return on investment, a new high in raw profits since the housing market started its recovery from the Great Recession in 2012
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Can a Donald Trump campaign sign scare away homebuyers?
With elections less than 5 months away, campaign signs are studding lawns. With political divisions growing, some agents say the charged climate could have an impact on sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Expensive U.S. cities see rents fall amid coronavirus pandemic
San Francisco in particular has experienced a historic drop in rent amid the pandemic, though rents are also down in New York, Boston and other cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Sellers earn average price gain of $67,100 in first quarter
The first quarter of 2020 made a strong showing for homesellers, but the data does not yet reflect the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Market snapshot: Washington, 6 weeks into COVID-19
Washington was the first U.S. state that saw a confirmed case of the coronavirus. A month and a half later the real estate industry soldiers on amid the chaos
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Post-virus home price growth forecasts show spike in the West
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the market, home prices are expected to increase at half the rate prior to the outbreak, according to forecasting by Veros Real Estate Solutions
Redfin expands estimate coverage, cites greater accuracy
The error rate of Redfin's AVM improved 5 basis points and expanded to the state of Connecticut as well as Boise, Des Moines, Spokane and Chattanooga
by Patrick Kearns Dec 20
A skyline view of Charlotte, North Carolina
A new GoBankingRates report identified American cities in which the average home value would rise above the national median —$231,000 and growing
7 reasons I'm proud to be part of the National Association of Realtors
Opinion
Marianne Bornhoft explains how NAR has improved her career