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Homes are selling the fastest in swing counties, a reflection of rising interest in the suburbs as the pandemic drives homebuyers to prioritize space. The median home price in blue counties nationwide rose 13.1% from a year earlier to $346,000 during the four weeks ending September... Read More
So, you’ve finally found the perfect home and you’ve submitted your offer. In an ideal situation, the seller would accept it, you’d close, and the home would be yours. However, it’s not always that easy. In fact, it’s likely the seller will submit a counter offer.This is when... Read More
The housing market in August resembled a game of musical chairs, as high home prices and low mortgage rates began to draw more sellers to the market: New listings climbed 5%, fueling a 30% increase in pending sales. The national median home price rose 11% year over year to... Read More
Are you finding yourself longing for small-town life lately? Are you looking to have more space, know your neighbors, and to just have a more relaxed way of living? Well, you’re not alone. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, homebuyer interest in small towns... Read More
People moving in from expensive cities and locals with changing needs are contributing to rising home prices and fast sales even as the tourism industry takes the brunt of the pandemic’s economic impact. The typical home-sale price in the Las Vegas metro grew 7.8% year... Read More
Selling a home has many moving parts, and whether you’re a first-time home seller or seasoned seller, the process can be daunting. In a perfect world, the home selling process would be stress-free, where you can list your house, find a qualified buyer, and collect payment. Unfortunately, selling... Read More
RedfinNow buys homes directly, giving homeowners liquidity, certainty and safety Homeowners in the Palm Springs area can now get a cash offer for their home from RedfinNow. By selling to RedfinNow, homeowners get the certainty of an all-cash offer direct from Redfin, the flexibility to pick their... Read More
Black homebuyers, who are less likely than their white counterparts to have jobs that can be done remotely, face higher home prices as white homebuyers move to more affordable suburbs Home prices in neighborhoods where Black people bought homes in 2019 were up 7% in July. Read More
Is there anything cooler than living in a loft? Sure, we love townhouses and condos, but ‘loft’ has a certain ring to it. A loft generally has high ceilings, an open floor plan, and large windows topped off with an upper level bedroom or lounge area. You’ll typically... Read More
Buyers seem undeterred, as pending sales soar 28% and a 9% increase in new listings brings little relief. Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending September 6: Median home sale price increased 13% from 2019 to $319,178—the highest on record. The 13% year-over-year... Read More
iBuyers purchased the fewest homes in more than three years last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic put business on pause. But the market is now making a comeback, with iBuyers seeing a rebound in demand—and even bidding wars—from homeowners who are in search of quick cash and a... Read More
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions and purchases a person may make. Not only does it come with the financial responsibility of paying a mortgage, but also making sure to keep up on your home maintenance. If you are a homeowner it is important to... Read More