Redfin Ranks Several Midwest Neighborhoods as the Hottest Markets in the County—But Should You Invest There?
In This Article Your best investment could be a goose-feather-filled down jacket and a pair of fur-lined winter boots. Why? Because Michigan and Wisconsin are the hottest housing markets in the U.S. That’s according to Redfin’s 2026 “hottest neighborhoods” ranking, where Michigan and Wisconsin took five of the top 10 spots between them. Why the […]
Why Real Estate Investors Are Leaving Florida: New Insights from Redfin Survey
Title: New Survey from Redfin Indicates Investors Are Reconsidering Florida’s Real Estate Market In a surprising twist for the Sunshine State’s real estate landscape, a recent survey by Redfin is highlighting a significant shift in investor sentiment. Florida, long a beacon for real estate investors due to its warm climate, lack of state income tax, […]
Redfin Report: Housing Market Hits Critical Turning Point
Redfin Report: Housing Market Hits Critical Turning Point The real estate landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, according to a recent report released by Redfin, the popular real estate brokerage platform. The report, titled “Housing Market Hits Critical Turning Point,” offers a comprehensive analysis of current market conditions, highlighting emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities that […]
Investor demand for condos hits a decade low
Investor Purchases of Condos Decline, Redfin Reports A recent report from Redin reveals that investor purchases of condos have dropped by 3% year over year, marking the lowest level in a decade. This decline is primarily attributed to investors pulling back from the Florida market. The slowing condo market has raised concerns among buyers about […]
Redfin Forecast Signals Softening, Housing Market Reaches “Tipping Point”
Redfin’s latest forecast suggests home prices will see a 1% decline by year-end, a significant shift after years of growth. On The Market host Dave Meyer is joined by Chen Zhao, Redfin’s Head of Economics Research, to discuss the key factors behind this projection, including a changing ratio of buyers to sellers in the market. […]
Redfin Joins the Parade of Housing Bears—How Does Their Prediction Stack Up?
In This Article Don’t expect your home equity to increase this year. That’s the forecast from brokerage and listings site Redfin, which, along with Zillow, predicts that house prices are expected to remain flat or drop by about 1% by year-end. The main reason for the stagnation is mortgage rates, which Redfin predicts will remain […]
Best Places to List a Rental: List Your Home on Redfin
In This Article In today’s world, managing your property’s rental listing should be as simple as a few clicks. Whether you’re renting out a single-family home, a condo, or another type of property, the landscape of property management and rental listings is constantly evolving. If you’re searching for the best places to list your rental […]
Rocket acquires Redfin in a $1.75 billion agreement
CNBC Reports Rocket Companies Acquisition of Redfin CNBC is reporting that Rocket Companies is acquiring Redfin in an all-stock deal worth $1.75 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2nd or 3rd quarter of this year. Comparing the two companies, CNBC says Redfin operates a home search platform with more than 1 million for-sale […]
Demand for mortgages for second homes has dropped to its lowest level in eight years.
The Decline in Mortgage Demand for Second Homes We recently posted about how there are around 6.5 million second homes in America. With that in mind, a recent report form Redfin says mortgage demand for second homes has fallen to an 8-year low. Specifically, they say mortgage-rate locks for second homes fell 13.1% year over […]
In June, home purchases experienced the highest rate of falling through on record.
According to a recent report from Redfin, home purchases in June experienced the highest rate of cancellations on record, with 56k home-purchase agreements being canceled, equal to 14.9% of homes that went under contract that month. The report attributes this trend to higher housing costs causing buyers to get cold feet. Additionally, the median home […]