Encryption, inequality and 'Zero DOM': 6 pocket listing takeaways
Inman took a deep dive into pocket listings, which continue to polarize the real estate industry long after many thought the practice would disappear
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Despite risk, California fire zones still see rising home prices
A new study by Redfin found that in the areas impacted by California's 5 largest wildfires between 2010 and 2020, home values grew at a rate of 21 percent, slightly slower than the surrounding markets
by Libertina Brandt Oct 11
Are sellers getting greedy? Asking prices surge to new record
The median asking price of newly listed homes for sale surged 12% year over year to a record high of $361,250, according to a Redfin report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
Fall housing outlook: Cooling prices, tighter inventory, less competition
As the weather cools, so too will competition and housing prices, experts told Inman for its 2021 Fall Housing Market Outlook. Still, agents can expect inventory to remain tight
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Fewer homes sell in August than last year, a first since pandemic boom
Home sales declined in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, settling in 6% lower than the same time last year, according to new data from Redfin released Thursday
by Daniel Houston Sep 16
Home prices show signs of leveling off for first time in months
After five consecutive months of record home prices, the market appears to be plateauing, according to several key indicators
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
Selling to buy? It should get easier in coming weeks, report says
Conditions should start to improve for buyers while remaining great for sellers if current trends hold, according to a new Redfin report
by Daniel Houston Jul 23
Americans still want to relocate — even as pandemic fears dwindle
The number of Redfin.com users who searched for a property outside of where they currently live rose to 31.1% during the second quarter, up from 27.6% a year earlier
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
June home sales see largest decline since 2012: Redfin
Homes also sold at their priciest and at their quickest pace on record during June, but Redfin said that sales pace and market competition have now likely peaked for 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
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
by Daniel Houston Jul 14
Home prices in car-dependent markets soared during pandemic
During the pandemic, home prices in car-dependent markets grew twice as fast as home prices in transit-accessible markets, according to a new report by Redfin
by Libertina Brandt Jul 9
Homeownership gap between white and Black Americans is widening
In the first quarter of 2021, the homeownership rate among Black Americans was 45.1% compared to 73.8% among white Americans, according to a new survey from Redfin
by Libertina Brandt Jun 30
Summer market will be hot, but not scorching, economists say at Inman Connect
Daryl Fairweather of Redfin and Jeff Tucker of Zillow said during a panel that the market would continue to be strong through the end of 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
WATCH: Hot market forecast: What to expect this summer
Top economists from Zillow and Redfin talk to Katie Kossev at next week's Inman Connect. Catch a sneak peek right here
by Inman Jun 11
After buying frenzy, demand for second homes comes down to earth
New lending restrictions and buyer preferences meant slower growth last month in mortgages for vacation homes and investment properties
by Daniel Houston Jun 10