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The ‘Ghost Condos’ of L.A.: Why Is a Chinese State-Backed Company Holding Hundreds of Empty Units?
# Chinese State Developer Sits on Hundreds of Empty LA Condos at Metropolis Complex A Chinese state-backed developer holds roughly 300 vacant units a…
From the Painted Ladies to the ‘Practical Magic’ House, Queen Anne Victorians Are Pop Culture’s Darling
# Queen Anne Victorians Become Hollywood's Go-To Architectural Star Queen Anne Victorian homes have transcended their role as period residences to be…
The Real Reason Why Home Prices in The Villages Are Falling
# The Villages Home Prices Drop as Inventory Surge Creates Buyer Advantage Home prices in The Villages are declining, but the real story lies beneath…
Existing home sales slip to 3.98 million in August as rates take a bite
Existing home sales dropped to 3.98 million units in August, marking a slowdown driven by persistent mortgage rates that continue to weigh on buyer de…
Parents follow their kids to the South in ‘baby chaser’ boom
# Parents Follow Kids South in 'Baby Chaser' Boom A demographic reversal is reshaping housing demand across the South. Adult children who moved to so…
Housing Market Spotlight: When housing market signals don’t agree
# Housing Market Spotlight: When Signals Diverge, Smart Agents Look Closer Real estate professionals face a puzzle. New listings, pending sales, and …
REMAX adds Missoula affiliate with REMAX Confluence
RE/MAX Confluence has launched in Missoula, Montana, expanding the RE/MAX network into a new regional market. Broker owner DJ Smith opened the affilia…
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices adds Nevada leadership
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices expands its Nevada operations with new leadership appointments, tapping talent from the national real estate ranks. Th…
Florida continues to dominate the list of top retirement destinations
# Florida Leads Retirement Migration as Tax Benefits Drive Buyer Interest Florida continues cementing its dominance as America's premier retirement d…
Why the best master-planned communities are designed around everyday life
# Master-Planned Communities Built on Daily Life, Not Just Real Estate Hype The most successful master-planned communities succeed because they funct…
Florida’s housing market looks shaky. Orlando tells a more complicated story
# Florida's Housing Market Shows Cracks, but Orlando Defies the Broader Slowdown Florida's residential real estate market is cooling faster than many…
FSBO.com rolls out tech platform to streamline home purchase agreements
FSBO.com has launched PACT, a digital platform engineered to simplify home purchase agreements and streamline the transaction process from listing to …
What Happened to Lindsay Clancy’s Home? How Duxbury House Was Quietly Sold to Former DA in Off-Market Deal Just a Year After Kids’ Deaths
# Duxbury Murder House Sold in Quiet Off-Market Deal to Former District Attorney The Duxbury, Massachusetts home where nurse Lindsay Clancy allegedly…
Housing year-over-year comps need context for the rest of 2026
# Housing Comps Heading Into 2026 Require Careful Year-Over-Year Analysis Real estate data released last week showed distortions driven by timing shi…
Home Prices Are Falling the Fastest in These Cities
Home prices measured by price-per-square-foot are contracting fastest in Austin, Tampa, and Memphis, signaling a sharp reversal in three formerly hot …
AI-Fueled Mini Housing Bubbles Form as Commercial Delinquencies Rise
# AI Jobs Spark Housing Bubbles in Small Texas Towns as Commercial Real Estate Struggles Artificial intelligence facilities are transforming small Te…
Developer Ailanthus Files Plans to Build 400 Apartments at 424 Hoyt Street in Gowanus
Ailanthus, an affordable and mixed-income housing developer, has filed rezoning plans with the New York City Department of City Planning to construct …
August payrolls rise 162,000, Fed rate hike odds in focus
# August Payrolls Rise 162,000, Fed Rate Hike Odds in Focus The U.S. labor market added 162,000 jobs in August, a modest gain that underscores growin…
Hyperlocal micromarkets may be the next big housing data shift
# Hyperlocal Micromarkets Reshape How Real Estate Data Gets Counted The property market's next evolution depends less on artificial intelligence spee…
Economic activity edges higher amid mixed consumer signals
# Economic Activity Edges Higher Amid Mixed Consumer Signals, Fed Reports Economic activity continues to expand gradually across the United States, t…
Michigan primary wins bolster momentum for zoning reforms
# Michigan Zoning Reform Gains Political Traction Despite Local Resistance Michigan's housing reform advocates scored a decisive political victory on…
Real estate doesn’t compete with other brokerages anymore
# Real Estate Brokerages Pivot From Competition to Customer Experience Real estate brokerages face a new reality. They no longer compete primarily on…
A raft of California housing bills heads to Newsom; here’s what’s new
Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a slate of housing legislation that targets California's chronic shortage through zoning reform, streamlined permittin…
8 Deals in One Month: Inside the Relaunch of Manhattan’s Top-Selling Condo
# Manhattan's Upper West Side Condo Posts Rapid Sales Momentum After Major Repositioning A 131-unit condominium on Manhattan's Upper West Side has sh…
How the No-Frills Philosophy Behind Midcentury Modern Homes Spawned a Big-Money Business That Is Continuing To Grow
# The Midcentury Modern Boom: From Postwar Pragmatism to Premium Market Segment Midcentury modern architecture began as necessity, not luxury. After …
Housing demand has slowed, but still stable for now
# Housing Demand Holds Steady Despite Recent Slowdown The residential real estate market is treading water. New listings remain positive on a year-ov…
Texas Is Opening the Door to Cheaper Homes. Some Cities Are Barely Cracking It.
# Texas Manufactured Home Push Hits Local Zoning Walls Texas lawmakers passed a requirement forcing hundreds of cities to permit manufactured homes, …
Eastern Washington agents balance business and wildfire disaster recovery
# Eastern Washington Agents Balance Business and Wildfire Disaster Recovery Real estate agents across Eastern Washington face an unprecedented balanc…
KB Home names Casey Dare president of Tampa division
KB Home, one of America's largest homebuilders, promoted Casey Dare to president of its Tampa division. The move signals the company's commitment to F…
ERA expands footprint across Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma
ERA Real Estate has expanded its franchise network across three central U.S. states through a consolidation strategy that strengthens its presence in …
Westbridge Realty Group Files Plans for Three 99-Unit Buildings in the Bronx
Westbridge Realty Group filed plans for three separate 99-unit residential buildings in the Bronx's Soundview neighborhood, exploiting a loophole in N…
‘You really can’t prepare’: Indiana real estate broker reflects on unprecedented storms
# Indiana Floods Leave Homes Devastated, Recovery Uncertain for Displaced Residents Catastrophic flooding across Indiana has killed at least seven pe…
Property taxes are the housing affordability crisis no one wants to touch
Property taxes represent a hidden layer of housing costs that few policymakers address, even as affordability reaches crisis levels across American ne…
How the Iran conflict is impacting housing demand
# Iran Conflict Creates Headwinds for Housing Demand as Mortgage Rates Remain Sticky Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are adding another laye…
Retirees are experiencing a disconnect between net worth, cash on hand
# Retirees Face Growing Cash Squeeze Despite Rising Home Values Millions of American retirees hold substantial paper wealth tied up in their homes wh…
New home demand swoons even as sales prices hit a 5-year low
# New Home Demand Weakens as Prices Drop to Five-Year Low New home demand collapsed in July, with builders reporting weakened orders even as median s…
Home prices rose faster in June, however inflation still won
Home price growth accelerated in June, but inflation still outpaced real estate appreciation for buyers and investors tracking returns. The national …
Florida’s Space Coast housing market enters a new normal
# Florida's Space Coast housing market enters a new normal Florida's Space Coast housing market is experiencing a paradox. Active inventory dropped 2…
Fisher Price Co-Founder’s Lakefront Summer Cottage Where He Would Test New Toys Is Listed for Under $400K
# Historic Fisher-Price Founder's Lake Erie Cottage Hits Market Under $400K Irving Price's lakefront summer retreat on Lake Erie has landed on the ma…
Glamping Retreat Offers Job With Free Housing in Geodesic Dome, and Applications Flood In
A Michigan glamping resort is battling a housing crisis the unconventional way. Starwood Glamping, located in Traverse City, posted a job listing for …
Earth-Sheltered Ohio Home That Is Built Almost Entirely Underground Comes With a Roof You Have to Mow
# Underground Ohio Home Offers Privacy and Grass-Covered Roof, But Unique Design Limits Market Appeal A distinctive earth-sheltered home in Huron, Oh…
JPMorgan Makes a $750B Bet on the Housing Market
JPMorgan Chase deployed $750 billion into the housing market, signaling the nation's largest bank expects residential real estate to remain a strong i…
How Virtual Tours Can Help Your Home Sell Faster
Virtual tours have become a competitive advantage for home sellers looking to move properties faster. Buyers increasingly expect 360-degree walkthroug…
How Much Value Does a Finished Basement Add? What Homeowners Should Know Before Renovating
Homeowners considering basement renovations face a central question: does the investment pay off at resale? Redfin's analysis reveals a nuanced answer…
“Sweet Spot” Rentals Every Rookie Should Buy
# Finding the "Sweet Spot" Rental for First-Time Investors Rookie investors hunting for their first rental property should target properties that bal…
Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?
The housing market continues to shift between buyer and seller advantage depending on location and price point. Current conditions reflect a mixed lan…
What Virtual Tours Show Home Buyers and What They Don’t
Virtual tours help home buyers preview properties from their screens, but they mask critical details that only in-person visits reveal. Virtual tours…
What to Look for During First Apartment Walkthrough
A first apartment walkthrough requires a methodical checklist to catch deal-breakers before signing a lease. Start with the basics. Test every light …
How Virtual Home Tours Help Sellers Reach Out-of-Town Buyers
Virtual home tours have become a necessary tool for sellers targeting out-of-state and international buyers. The technology eliminates geography as a …
Zillow faces renewed RESPA claims in amended Taylor suit
Zillow faces a third amended complaint in the Taylor class-action lawsuit, with plaintiffs alleging violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedure…
Where Sellers Are Cracking: The Housing Markets Giving Buyers More Leverage
# Where Sellers Are Cracking: The Housing Markets Giving Buyers More Leverage The housing market's decade-long seller advantage is finally fracturing…
When Is the Best Time to Buy a House?
# When Is the Best Time to Buy a House? Timing a home purchase depends on market conditions, interest rates, and personal circumstances rather than a…
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House?
# When Is the Best Time to Sell a House? The optimal time to sell depends on your local market conditions, not a calendar date. Redfin data shows tim…
When Will House Prices Go Down?
House prices remain stubbornly high across most U.S. markets, defying predictions of a widespread crash despite elevated mortgage rates and affordabil…
Should I Sell My House Now?
# Should You Sell Your House Now? A Homeowner's Guide Homeowners face a complex decision when considering whether to list their property. The answer …
Soft Staging Ideas to Make Your Home More Inviting
Soft staging transforms homes for sale without expensive renovations or furniture rental commitments. This budget-friendly approach uses existing déco…
Lease Red Flags Every Renter Should Know Before Signing
Renters face serious financial and legal risks when signing leases with problematic terms. Spotting red flags before committing protects tenants from …
Apartment Maintenance: What It Covers (and What It Doesn’t)
Apartment maintenance splits cleanly between landlord obligations and tenant responsibilities, with tenants often footing bills for damage they cause …
What is a Condo? Everything You Need to Know to Buy One
Condos offer an ownership structure that bridges the gap between renting and buying a single-family home. A condo purchase means owning your individua…
What Do Home Appraisers Look For in a House to Determine Its Value?
Home appraisers evaluate properties using a standardized methodology that directly impacts loan approval and purchase negotiations. Understanding what…
Appraisal vs Inspection: Key Differences Every Homebuyer Should Know
Homebuyers often confuse appraisals and inspections, but these two processes serve entirely different purposes and protect different interests in a tr…
The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S. in 2026
# The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the U.S. in 2026 San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles remain America's priciest real estate markets headin…
The 10 Most Affordable Cities in the U.S. in 2026
Redfin has identified the ten most affordable U.S. cities for homebuyers in 2026, offering relief to those priced out of coastal markets. The analysis…
In a Tough Housing Market, These Low-Risk Strategies Are the Way to Go
The real estate investment landscape has shifted dramatically, forcing experienced investors to abandon high-risk strategies that worked during looser…
9 Home Remodeling Projects to Boost Your Property Value in Nashville
Nashville homeowners can recoup significant investment by targeting nine specific renovation projects that deliver measurable returns before listing. …
8 Common Mistakes First-Time Real Estate Investors Make and How to Avoid Them
First-time real estate investors lose money by ignoring fundamentals that separate profits from losses. Redfin identifies eight critical pitfalls that…
Moving with Something Unique? How to Move Successfully with Specialty Items
Moving with specialty items requires planning beyond standard packing techniques. Homeowners relocating with valuable, fragile, or unusual possessions…
Inventory edges slightly higher year over year as rates rise
# Inventory Climbs as Rising Rates Cool Buyer Demand The U.S. housing market shifted toward sellers in mid-August as inventory rose to 871,063 homes,…
Summer heat sets in across Northeast housing markets
# Summer Heat Sets In Across Northeast Housing Markets Limited inventory across northeastern metro areas is driving summer demand as buyers compete a…
Why 2026 foreclosure gains are not a housing crash signal
# Foreclosure Recovery Won't Trigger Housing Crash in 2026 Foreclosure activity is climbing across the United States, but the data reveals a landscap…