Category: Housing Affordability
Cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and colorful Victorian homes are just a slice of what makes San Francisco, CA a truly unique experience. With roughly 873k residents, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that “the... Read More
As a renter, you’ve probably heard of “rent-to-own homes” or maybe “rent-to-own programs.” And if you’re looking down the line towards owning your first home, you may be wondering if a rent-to-own home is the right path for you to homeownership. Luckily, rent-to-own homes are just one way... Read More
We asked Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather to answer the 5 most Googled questions about the housing market. Check out what she had to say. Question #1: Is the housing market going to crash? “I don’t think the... Read More
A city known by many names, “the Big Peach,” “The ATL,” or even, “Hotlanta,” Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its Southern hospitality and rich history. And it’s no surprise that nearly 500K people call this metropolis home. If you’re currently living in Atlanta... Read More
Suitably nicknamed “Music City,” Nashville, TN is known as the capital of country music, home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and famous concert venues like the Ryman Auditorium. With all that this Southern city... Read More
Beautiful beaches, warm temperatures, and rich culture are only a few of many reasons why Miami, Florida is a great place to live. Sometimes called “the Magic City,” it’s no surprise that almost 443K people live in Miami. For those looking to move... Read More
Austin, Texas, “the Live Music Capital of the World®,” is quickly becoming home for many Texans and out-of-staters alike. From the legendary Tex-Mex to the unique music scene, it’s no surprise that nearly 961k people live in Austin. The city is growing in popularity and... Read More
Home to more microbreweries than any other U.S. city and the world’s largest independently owned bookstore, it’s no wonder about 652K people reside in Portland, Oregon. However, if you’re looking to buy a home and Portland’s median sale price of $535,000 is out... Read More
As the birthplace of Starbucks and home to the oldest continuously operating farmer’s market in the country, it’s no wonder about 740,000 people live in Seattle, Washington. However, if you’re looking to buy a home and Seattle’s median sale price of $799,995 is... Read More
6.5% More Americans Looked to Relocate to Red and Swing Counties than to Blue Counties in the Spring
In search of affordability and space, people are leaving politically liberal areas for conservative places, a trend that’s more pronounced in swing states. Migration to Arizona could play a part in flipping the swing state blue in this year’s presidential election. More people moved from blue... Read More
Remote work, the desire for privacy and record-low mortgage rates make single-family homes more desirable during the coronavirus pandemic. But condos could make a comeback if single-family home prices continue to surge. Condo sale prices in the U.S. increased 5.4% year over year to a median of $266,000 in August,... Read More
Relatively inexpensive areas outside major cities—like El Dorado County, just east of Sacramento, and Camden County, across the river from Philadelphia—are gaining ground with homebuyers as New York City and San Francisco lose steam. Housing markets that offer homebuyers more bang for their buck and are... Read More