Is Fractional Homeownership Any Kind of Solution for Housing Attainability?
The imbalance between housing supply and demand is spurring some innovative options within the real estate industry
What the NAR Commissions Settlement Means for Home Builders
The legal settlement will improve transparency during the home sales process, mitigate predatory practices, and help preserve profitability for home builders
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
The Hottest Selling Counties Are Right Outside Coastal Cities
The hottest areas right now are ones within driving distance of a major city, according to Redfin. Homes here are more affordable and give buyers…
Homebuyers Continue to Outnumber Sellers
Buyers are outnumbering sellers in the housing market, but both have something to gain. The housing market has been much like a see-saw the past…
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…