This week, the Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index, the brokerage’s in-house gauge of buyer activity, hit its highest level since September, rising 21 percent from an October low, new data shows. Continue reading
Redfin’s new website and app feature will allow homebuyers and renters to save their favorite properties in customized lists and share them with their home search partner to stay organized. Continue reading
Slowing mortgage rate growth impacted homebuyers and sellers in different ways in December, according to Zillow’s latest market report. The dip was enough for buyers to navigate the winter market, but wasn’t enough for would-be sellers to list. Continue reading
As of Jan. 1, homes in Canada can only be purchased by the nation’s citizens and a few other groups after a new law went into effect. The step’s a campaign promise of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Continue reading
What’s the matter with Kansas? Not a thing as Wichita shot to the top of Zillow’s analysis of the 10 friendliest cities for first-time homebuyers on Thursday. Midwestern cities fared well overall. Continue reading
Converting leads into clients isn’t easy, but knowing various types of clients and how to market to them will help. Chris Heller offers step-by-step strategies for capturing and converting the leads you need now. Continue reading
Homebuyers searching for price cuts on search portals are sure to get lucky if they check on this specific day of the week and check back again after 3 weeks, according to a new analysis by Zillow. Continue reading
Tour requests to Redfin agents fell 7 percent, and mortgage applications declined 13 percent during the week ending Oct. 1. “Mortgage rates well over 6% are spooking homebuyers,” Redfin says. Continue reading
Homebuyers can now get a street-view look at listings, thanks to Zillow’s newest integration with Apple Maps. Dubbed “Look Around,” the feature is available in 19 markets. Continue reading
Starting Thursday, homebuyers can scout down payment assistance programs on Redfin listings, thanks to the brokerage’s new partnership with Down Payment Resource. Continue reading