Homebuyer Interest in Rural Areas Rises—But Prices Up Everywhere

Redfin Economist Taylor Marr said there’s more demand—and less supply—for rural and suburban neighborhoods than cities as the pandemic influences homebuyer preferences. Homes in rural areas have had higher price growth than suburban and urban areas since April.

Housing Market Roundup Aug. 14, 2020

Here’s a quick-hit summary of housing market headlines this week, featuring reports from Redfin; Bankrate.com; Black Knight; and Fitch Ratings.

Housing Market Roundup Aug. 13, 2020

Here’s a quick-hit summary of housing market headlines this week, featuring reports from Redfin; Bankrate.com; Black Knight; and Fitch Ratings.

Record Share of Homebuyers Make Sight-Unseen Offers

Redfin, Seattle, said nearly half (45%) of people who bought a home in the past year made an offer on a property that they hadn’t seen in person, the highest share since at least 2015.

Housing Finance Roundup: July 13, 2020

MBA NewsLink summarizes more than half a dozen new reports from Redfin; Zillow; First American Financial Corp.; Fitch Ratings; ATTOM Data Solutions; and Black Knight.