‘The dream of the 90s is alive in the Midwest.’ Can they keep it going?

The Midwest is gaining popularity with homebuyers. Three economists share what the region has going in its favor — and the challenges of maintaining affordability. Continue reading

New Redfin data reveals top destinations for buyer relocations

Nearly 19 percent of homebuyers searched outside their metro in Q4, Redfin says. Sacramento, Las Vegas and Florida metros lead migration trends. Continue reading

This St. Louis suburb is the nation’s most affordable, but with a caveat

Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies. Continue reading

How a Denver team turned challenge into its strongest quarter

Melanie Klein explores how the Abell Team overcame the hurdles of distance and disruption due to remote leadership through trust and tight systems, turning the challenge into its best quarter yet. Continue reading

7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences

When highlighting a home’s features, Luke Babich writes, don’t forget work-from-home preferences that make everyday more efficient and enjoyable for homeowners. Continue reading

How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market

As millennials and Gen Z take center stage in luxury homeownership, the industry will have to adapt to meet the needs of these buyers, Lindsey Harn writes. They want spaces that align with their values, needs and ambitions. Continue reading

Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes

The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains. Continue reading

Zillow isn’t backing down on remote work

At Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal’s Cloud HQ and how it’s boosted employee productivity and morale. Continue reading

Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation’s capital

Active listings in Washington, D.C., have surged 25.1 percent year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2 percent, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows. Continue reading

Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing

In 2024, a record 39,000 single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5 percent jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday. Continue reading