sale pending sign outside of home
Contract signings climbed month over month despite elevated mortgage rates
by Jessi Healey Apr 21
How to stockpile pre-listings in a market that feels unpredictable
Be there when life changes force a sale and relocation
by Chris Drayer Apr 10
This credit union has been sending leads to Anywhere for 36 years
Navy Federal RealtyPlus commission rebate program turns the credit union's 14.5M members into 'high quality leads' for Better Homes and Gardens, Century 21, Coldwell Banker and ERA agents
by Matt Carter May 12
Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers
68.4% of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in 5 years. That's a jump from 63.3% last year, signaling a cooling condo market, according to a Redfin report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 3
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
Mortgage payments cheaper than rent in nearly half of all US metros
Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels since 2023 in 22 of the 50 largest US metros — even as rent prices continue to rise, according to a new analysis from Zillow released on Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 17
US homebuyer down payments reach new record, outpace prices
In June, the median down payment soared to a record $67,500, a 14.8% increase from $58,788 the previous year, according to a Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 28
'Business as usual': Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out
New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos
Zillow, Redfin: Northeast and Midwest rental prices surging
Some Northeast and Midwestern markets saw double-digit increases in median asking rent, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 11
Low-income buyers' mortgage applications drop to 2018 levels
Households with a median income of $64K or less lost their buying gains in 2023, according to Redfin. The share of new mortgages issued to this group dropped 11% from 2020 to 2023
by Marian McPherson May 8
Redfin launches new housing price tracker index
The tool is described in an announcement from the brokerage as similar to the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, but with more real-time and metro-level data
by Ben Verde Nov 28
Listings tick up and prices tick down during an ice-cold fall market
The added punch of mortgage rates nearing 8% is making this year's fall season particularly slow
by Ben Verde Oct 13
Home values fell in 21 of the 50 largest US metros in August: Zillow
Home values are now 11.4% lower in Austin, Texas, than they were in Aug. 2022, Zillow said. Nationally, prices were up slightly from July to August, and there was a small inventory uptick
by Taylor Anderson Sep 13
The Agency takes on Virginia Beach as newest franchise
This office marks The Agency's 2nd in the state and its 80th location across the globe. Alan and Betsy Thompson, managing partners of the Chesapeake location, will also lead this office
The Agency makes its way down the coast with move into Chesapeake
The office marks the luxury brokerage's first foray into the state of Virginia and the company's 67th office to date. Alan and Betsy Thompson are leading the new office as managing partners
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13