As homebuyer demand cools as a result of October mortgage rates hitting their highest level in over two decades, a new Redfin report showed that the share of home sellers offering concessions to attract more buyers is increasing, as some experts say house hunters are "pickier than ever before."
Read More »Average U.S. Home Selling Above Asking Price
Redfin reports that—for the first time since August 2022—the average sale-to-list price ratio has surpassed 100%, with low inventory and steady demand driving up home prices nationwide.
Read More »Median Home-Sale Price Down YoY
Due to a significant lack of homes for sale, the median U.S. home-sale price is down 0.9% year-over-year, according to a new housing market update from Redfin, representing the smallest decline in nearly four months.
Read More »Typical U.S. Monthly Housing Payment Nears Record Highs
According to a new report from Redfin, near-7% mortgage rates continue to prevent both would-be homebuyers and potential home sellers from entering the market, despite the construction of new single-family homes nearing their highest level in almost 20 years.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Down 17% YoY
Pending home sales are down nearly 20%, representing the biggest decline in over four months, but people are still showing interest in homebuying despite the total number of U.S. homes for sale declining 6% from last June.
Read More »June Listings Lag, Hampering Home Sales & Shoring Up Prices
Despite the early-June underperformance, Redfin reports that home-tour numbers indicate pent-up demand that should translate into improved sales once mortgage rates drop.
Read More »The Best Time to Sell in 2023
According to a new study from Realtor.com, homeowners who list the week of April 16-22 will experience the best combination of market conditions and could receive $48,000 more for their home than at the start of the year.
Read More »Homeowners: Paying up for a Sale
Here’s how much homeowners are spending beyond closing costs to get the right value while selling their homes.
Read More »Home Shoppers: Beware of the Bargain
For potential home buyers, their budget is a critical component to their purchasing decision, so a bargain-priced home can be enticing. But shoppers shouldn’t always take a listing at its word.
Read More »The 10 Most Competitive Housing Markets Are …
A new report ranks cities where buyers face the stiffest and laxest competition to purchase a home. Click through to learn which common denominator binds these markets together.
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