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
Will NAR's Landmark Commissions Settlement Lower Housing Costs?
The $418 million deal changes long-standing rules—written and unwritten—that consumers claim inflated sales commissions for home sellers, including new-home builders
January's Mortgage Rate Dip Prompts Some Thawing of the Housing Market
A drop in mortgage rates from recent peaks nudged more homebuyers and sellers into the market, signaling the start of greater supply and demand
Report Explores US Homeownership Trends, Finds Minorities Making Gains
A new National Association of Realtors report finds Asian Americans and Hispanics have made the greatest gains in homeownership over the past decade
Consumers Show Renewed Optimism About Homebuying
Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index reaches its highest level in almost two years
The Best Places to Buy a Home During Fall
These housing markets offer greater inventory and more affordable list prices during the fall season
Market Data + Trends
Home Prices, Sales Continue Upward in September
Active listings were the only key housing market measurement that decreased during the four-week period ending September 13. Compared to this time…
Government + Policy
Is There a Connection Between Political Party and Housing Market Activity?
To see if there are connections between political party and housing market activity, Redfin categorized US counties as blue, red, or swing then…
Home Prices Increase by Highest Rate in 6 Years
The national median home price increased by 11% in August, but buyers don’t seem to mind. This is the largest annual increase since February 2014…
California Home Prices Rise By 34%
Home prices are rising and listings are decreasing across the country but, arguably, nothing like in California. Since January of this year, the…
Sales + Marketing Trends
No In-Person Crowds? Use Tech to Produce Virtual Events
A look at how home builders are adapting their sales and marketing strategies during the pandemic using social media and virtual meetings
Top 10 States for Homeowners
As mortgage rates drop to new lows and the pandemic puts a new emphasis on living spaces, more Americans are buying up homes. SmartAsset wanted to…
Redfin August Report: No Slowdown for the Housing Market
For the four week period ending August 30, the housing industry saw more record breaking median home price increases and home inventory shortages…
Housing Markets
Sonoma County Home Prices Hit New High Due to Bay Area Buyers
Sonoma County, known for its wine region and significantly cheaper home prices, is now seeing home price increases as Silicon Valley workers flood…
Financing
Mortgage Demand Sees Atypical Year-Over-Year Surge of 40%
At this time of year, the housing market typically begins slowing with mortgage applications to purchase a home at single digit year-over-year…
Essential Employees Want to Move Closer to Work
For employees who cannot work remotely, proximity to job sites has emerged as a motive for moves. Many rely on New York City’s public…
