There are many things to consider when homebuyers decide where to hunt for a new house. While issues such as affordability, taxes, and safety are all key factors, the ability to actually get around town can be a major concern ...
Read More »Study Says: Rising Rates to Marginally Affect Home Buying
They may slow down their search for a new home or look for smaller homes, but a very few buyers looking at purchasing a home in 2018 will halt their plans if mortgage rates go beyond 5 percent, according to ...
Read More »$1.5 Trillion Worth of U.S. Homes Threatened by Wildfires
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, last year’s California wildfire season was the most destructive on record, with over 9,000 fires burning more than a million acres in 2017. Moreover, some of those fires swept through ...
Read More »San Jose Tops Hottest Neighborhoods Rankings
San Jose, California has emerged as the hottest city to live in, with nine of the top 10 hottest neighborhoods in the U.S. located in this tech hub, according to a survey by online real estate broker, Redfin. The survey, ...
Read More »Lack of Affordable Homes Driving Nationwide Migration Trends
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman recently appeared on CNBC to discuss the state of housing industry and the overall trends he is seeing in the early days of 2018. Kelman highlights the continued lack of affordable housing, the early and surprising impacts ...
Read More »Metros that Make the Dream Neighborhood Checklist
Neighborhoods in Chicago are among the rare major metro areas that ‘Have it All’ according to a report. Other cities include Pittsburg, Cleveland, and Miami.
Read More »In the Near Future, Buyers Could Use Bitcoins to Purchase a Home
The going rate for an average American home in cryptocurrency is 18 bitcoins says a recent report. Learn how homeowners are levering this growing technology.
Read More »Tax Changes Could Drive Migration, Slow Home Sales
The implications of tax reform are many, but a new Redfin report breaks down how it could affect where people live, how long they stay in their homes, and whether there’s a bubble on the horizon.
Read More »Redfin Mortgage Expands to Washington, D.C.
Redfin Mortgage, LLC, is now offering loans to homebuyers in Washington, D.C., announced Redfin Corporation, the next-generation real estate brokerage.
Read More »Does the Internet Cut Costs for Out-of-Town Buyers?
The internet is a treasure trove of housing market information for buyers, but are they really making full use of those resources? Find out what a new study has to say.
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