Homebuyers see fierce competition across the country

Low mortgage rates and a lack of inventory have created a highly competitive market. In San Jose, one homebuyer had to put 50% down and write a letter to the sellers in order to beat 24 other offers. Continue reading

IBuyers gobbled 3.1% marketshare in third quarter of 2019: Redfin

More than 5 percent of homes were sold to iBuyers in Phoenix and Charlotte, the top two markets for the direct-buying platforms. Continue reading

6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store

2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019 as low mortgage rates bolster buyer demand amidst a persistent inventory shortage. Continue reading

A third of buyers and sellers don’t want to live in political minority

“We expect to see red places in the middle of the country become redder and the blues bluer as the migration trends continue,” Redfin Chief Economist says. Continue reading

Existing-home sales climb for 2nd straight month: NAR

Existing-home sales inched up 2.6 percent year-over-year in August, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Markets near Amazon’s HQ2 now the most competitive in US: Redfin

Alexandria and Arlington, both in Virginia, boast the two most competitive markets in the country, above Grand Rapids, and Tacoma, according to Redfin. Continue reading

There’s a solution for high home prices — but most don’t want it

A new Redfin study reveals that 53% of buyers and sellers oppose high-density housing despite the fact it would significantly improve affordability. Continue reading