Glenn Kelman: It's 'game on' for the 2025 housing market
In his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked about mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and how buyer-broker compensation changes are already impacting market dynamics
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
C21's Mike Miedler speaks on the power of a 'to-don't' list
Ahead of his brokerage's annual One 21 Experience, Century 21 President and CEO Mike Miedler shares his spring homebuying predictions and why the key to success is found in doing less
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
Mortgage rates lead to biggest pending sales drop since October
A record one-day jump in mortgage rates on Feb. 2 pushed pending sales down 8 percent — the biggest decline since October, according to Redfin's latest market report
by Marian McPherson Feb 8
US existing-homes sales plunge in April as inventory climbs above 1M
Economic headwinds and booming interest rates pushed sales down by 3.4% in April as inventory soared 7.2% above March, according to National Association of Realtors data released Thursday
by Marian McPherson May 18
Home sales are cooling — but the competition is red hot. What gives?
New listings plunged 21.8% from a year ago, marking one of the most significant annual drops since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a new analysis of housing inventory by Redfin
by Ben Verde Apr 7
Homebuyers and sellers played chicken as sales slowed in March
Realtor.com's latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
Sherry Chris and Amory Wooden on how tech and culture 'fuel' ERA
As ERA Real Estate's Fuel conference unfolds this week, Chris and Wooden, the brokerage's CEO and CMO, revealed how they navigate a slow market and the technology they routinely deploy
by Marian McPherson Mar 29
The tug-of-war between millennials and boomers heats up this spring
5 real estate experts explain how rising mortgage rates, inflation and economic uncertainty could impact baby boomers and millennials this spring and how both groups can succeed
by Marian McPherson Mar 20
The 1 metric you need to scrutinize, according to a real estate economist
Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather reveals to Intel the top data point signaling a coming rebound and shares why inflation and mortgage rates will continue to lead the market this spring
by Marian McPherson Feb 15
Homebuyer demand for mortgages 'consistent and resilient' in April
Lenders saw much of what was left of their refinancing business evaporate as rates climbed to their highest levels in nearly 13 years
by Matt Carter May 8
Purchase loan demand perks up as mortgage rates plateau
Uptick in loan requests is 'potentially a good sign for the spring home buying season, which has seen a slow start thus far' says MBA forecaster Joel Kan
by Matt Carter May 4