Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options

Even with an uptick in new listings, homebuyers aren’t rushing into the market. Instead, demand has dipped, leaving a growing supply of homes sitting as buyers remain hesitant about their next move, according to Redfin’s latest data analysis. Over the … Continue reading

Home tours are on the rise — but buyers aren’t making offers

Mortgage rates continue to be a thorn in homebuyers’ side into the new year, as evidenced by a downturn in contract signings despite greater home tour activity. Redfin’s latest market report revealed its Homebuyer Demand Index, a seasonally adjusted me… Continue reading

New listings rise while high rates tamp down homebuyer demand

New listings rose 8 percent toward the end of the year, but high mortgage rates and home prices have kept buyers on the sidelines as homes spend more time on market, reports say. Continue reading

Buyers are returning to the market — and sellers are following: Redfin

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