A new Redfin survey revealed that nearly one-third of Black and Hispanic respondents faced some sort of discrimination while house hunting, while 22% of LGBTQ+ respondents also reported being discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.
Read More »More Homebuyers Are Moving to Places Endangered by Extreme Weather
Redfin reports that a record share of homebuyers nationwide are relocating to areas facing increasing climate risks, including metros that are often faced with extreme wind/hurricane risk and flooding.
Read More »Demand for Vacation Homes and Investment Properties Falls to Seven-Year Low
A new Redfin report found that increased housing costs, short supply, and return-to-office mandates have factored into a decline in the demand for vacation homes and investment properties nationwide.
Read More »High Rates Push Pending Home Sales Down 13%
Mortgage interest rates have remained stubbornly high in recent weeks, well after the summertime busy season moving into the tamer fall season.
Read More »Property Owners Command Near-Record High Rents
Redfin reports that the average nationwide median rent has exceeded $2,000, but experts report indications of a decrease on the horizon.
Read More »Millennials and Gen Zers in Rough Spot When It Comes to Housing Sentiment
A growing number of millennials do not believe they will ever afford to own a home as they try to battle a confluence of adverse market conditions.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Exploring Options to Boost U.S. Housing Supply
The Senate Banking Committee will host a panel of experts who will share ideas on how to bolster the nation’s housing inventory, as buyers seek more options in an increasingly shrinking marketplace.
Read More »Housing Demand Outweighs Supply as Home Prices Continue to Rise
While mortgage-purchase applications fell to a 28-year low in August, the median U.S. home-sale price is up nearly 5% year-over-year. Due to a severe lack of inventory, high housing costs continue to dampen homebuying demand, according to a new report from Redfin.
Read More »San Francisco Homes Being Sold for Nearly $100k Below Purchase Price
Home price declines are causing Americans to lose money when selling their homes, according to a new report from Redfin, which showed that the typical homeowner in San Francisco who took a loss while selling sold their home for roughly $100,000 less than they bought it for.
Read More »How Home Investor Trends Are Weathering High Rates
According to a new report from Redfin, investor home purchases fell significantly during Q2 2023. Click through to learn what factors are in play.
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