These 5 metros were most popular with buyers in 2020 — here’s why

Compared to the metros with the highest out-bound migration, the ones with the highest in-bound migration have more affordable homes and a lower population density. Continue reading

Americans still want to relocate — even as pandemic fears dwindle

The number of Redfin.com users who searched for a property outside of where they currently live rose to 31.1 percent during the second quarter, up from 27.6 percent the year before. Continue reading

Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer expands into Tampa

The launch marks the brokerage’s second foray into Florida, after moving into Orlando in the summer of 2020. Continue reading

Zestimates can’t keep up with wild housing market, agents say

Four agents from around the country talk about the widening gap between Zestimates and MLS home value data as inventory shortages push prices to new highs. Continue reading

February sees record new bookings for short-term rentals: AirDNA

While short-term rental stays that took place during February were at a record low, new bookings made during the month hit a high, according to short-term rental analytics company AirDNA. Continue reading

Market snapshot: Florida and the coronavirus pandemic

Agents across the state have felt a market impact since the virus took hold, but how and to what extent depends a bit on the region. Continue reading

Redfin and Opendoor expand their partnership

The two tech-oriented real estate companies announced Wednesday that their partnership is moving into nine new cities. Continue reading

These 3 satellite cities are outshining their larger neighbors

According to a rental market study released by Zumper, Oakland, Scottsdale, and St. Paul are attracting more renters than their larger, nearby counterparts. Continue reading

HouseCanary revives ComeHome as product for mortgage lenders

About nine months after real estate tech firm HouseCanary turned off its public-facing real estate portal, the company is back with a new search product meant to help banks capture more lending business. Continue reading