Sales and Texting? Know the Rules
Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices
New-Home Sales Steady During February
A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales
Outdoor Living Features That Help to Sell a Home
Outdoor TVs, matte black finishes, and soapstone countertops are some of the backyard features attracting today's homebuyers
As Mortgage Rates Dip, Homeowners With High Rates Move to Refinance
A decrease in rates last week prompted a rise in refinancing by homeowners who obtained their mortgages at near-peak rates
February Saw More Sellers Jumping Back Into the Housing Market
February's housing market saw an increase in the supply of available homes, with Dallas leading among metros where the most sellers are getting into the market
New-Home Sales Increase Again in January, Builder Confidence Up
Easing mortgage rates and continued housing demand helped buoy new-home sales in January, further boosting builder confidence
Housing Markets
These Are the Most Popular Housing Markets Among Gen-Z Buyers
Gen Zers are slowly but steadily making their way into the housing market. Here's where they're headed
Housing Markets
These Sellers' Markets Are Seeing Speedy Sales Despite High Prices
The majority of the nation's top 10 cities for home sellers are located in the Northeast, where low housing inventory and strong buyer demand are causing homes to sell quickly and above list price
New-Home Sales
Existing Home Sales Slow, but Demand for New-Construction Rises
Rising new-home inventory is turning the heads of homebuyers bogged down by a lack of existing homes for sale
Housing Markets
The Bay Area Housing Market Is Becoming More Balanced
As inventory dwindles and home prices remain elevated in the Bay Area, slower sales are creating a more balanced regional market
Market Data + Trends
Number of Homes for Sale in May Drops to Lowest Level on Record
The total share of homes for sale in May fell to its lowest level since 2012, when Redfin began tracking such data
Market Data + Trends
Housing Inventory Woes Worsen Amid a Buyer-Seller Standoff
With more rate hikes on the horizon, new home listings are poised to plunge amidst an already rampant housing shortage
Housing Markets
Homes in This Boomtown Are Selling Within Just 11 Days
Homes in some of the nation's hottest housing markets sold in less than two weeks during May
Market Data + Trends
Today's Buying Landscape Looks Barren, With 40% Fewer Homes for Sale
Home listings are drying up as sellers retreat and builders struggle to keep up with steady buyer demand
Demographics
Wealthy Boomers Are Pushing Millennials Out of the Housing Market
Baby Boomers are better equipped financially for homebuying and, as a result, are beating Millennials in the race to find affordable starter homes
Financials
All-Cash Homebuyers Are Getting the Upper Hand Over Strained Borrowers
As competition heats up for available homes, a third of all buyers are paying cash, the highest share in a decade