Is the ‘Great Reshuffling’ about to go in reverse? Not yet, these agents say

The coronavirus pandemic allowed multitudes of people to move away from big coastal cities. A group of luxury real estate leaders at Inman Luxury Connect weighed in on how that trend is progressing. Continue reading

Does a jump in demand fully explain the pandemic housing market?

A new report from the Fed suggests it was spiking demand, not a lack of homes for sale, that sent prices skyrocketing over the past two years. Continue reading

Remote work’s impact on real estate will linger — possibly forever

The CEO of IBM, which employs hundreds of thousands of people, recently described remote work as “the new normal.” And that translates to permanent changes to the housing market. Continue reading

The shifting market will slow prices down — but won’t stop them cold

The market is reaching a turning point in which price reductions are more common. But that doesn’t mean homes can’t still appreciate in value. Continue reading

How the pandemic reinforced the value of agility in the multifamily sector

Change is constant. Business leaders, whether in the multifamily sector or elsewhere, need to understand that and remain agile and adaptable. Continue reading

Homebuyers descend upon a key battleground: the suburbs

The pandemic-era home market has been marked by frenzied competition among buyers. But one arena in particular has been hardest-fought. Continue reading

Black homeownership hasn’t slipped, but vast gulf persists

In the first quarter of 2022, just under 45 percent of Black families owned their home, compared to 74 percent of white families, according to a Redfin analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. Continue reading

Is the pandemic over, or isn’t it?

Is the pandemic over? Teresa Boardman explores her feelings about masks, the economy, in-person meetings and the lasting heartache around COVID-19. Continue reading

Bidding wars dip for first time in 2022 — but competition still fierce

Agents still face tough conditions despite homebuyer competition, according to a new report from Redfin. Competition is slightly less tough. Continue reading

It looks like the pandemic vacation-home boom is coming to an end

Demand for vacation homes dropped sharply in March — the second straight month a decline was recorded as mortgages ramped up above 5 percent, according to a new analysis by Redfin. Continue reading