June home sales see largest decline since 2012: Redfin

Homes also sold at their priciest and quickest pace on record during June, but Redfin said that sales pace and market competition have now likely peaked for 2021. Continue reading

Mortgage boom for second homes takes hit amid new lending rules

New lending rules and a return to the office may have dented the prolific rise in demand for second-home loans, according to new data. Continue reading

Hispanics most likely to get family help to buy a home: Redfin

Redfin report found that 52 percent of Hispanic homeowners lived with family or friends without paying rent to save for housing costs. Continue reading

NAR, stop fighting for commissions — make better Realtors

The DOJ has withdrawn from the proposed settlement with NAR, but all that brings to focus is that NAR has been fighting for commission while letting the industry slide in the public’s opinion thanks to the low barrier of entry, disruptors and focusing … Continue reading

How mortgage lenders are preparing for the end of the refi boom

While most mortgage executives continue to see direct-to-consumer lenders like Rocket Mortgage as their biggest competition, mortgage brokers are seen as an increasingly worthy rival. Continue reading

Redfin launches program to help professionals enter real estate

The career accelerator program will help professionals in other industries prepare for a career with Redfin through in-person classes and training. Continue reading

RealScout adds ClimateCheck data to platform

RealScout’s addition of climate risk data into its platform follows a recent trend of real estate companies adding similar data to their portals as homebuyers become increasingly concerned about climate change risk. Continue reading