The trend toward virtual real estate—a necessity during this coronavirus pandemic—might become permanent, with potential home buyers continuing to show little enthusiasm for open houses, said Redfin, Seattle.
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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 Roundup: Low Inventories Drive Up Prices in Hot Sellers’ Market
It’s not just the summer temperatures that are hot: Zillow Inc., Seattle, said despite more new listings added to the market last week than previously, inventories can’t keep up with buyers’ appetite for homes.
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.
One-Quarter of Homebuyers Are Moving–Or Moving Sooner Than Planned–Due to Pandemic
Redfin, Seattle, said three-quarters of homebuyers who plan to buy a home within the next 12 months say the coronavirus pandemic has changed their homebuying plans.
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.
Home Sellers’ Asking Prices Up 13% from Last Year as Demand Keeps Soaring
Redfin, Seattle, said listing prices of homes for sale nationally jumped by 13% to a record-high $328,500 during the four-week period ending July 12.
Home Sales Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels for the First Time; Sentiment Grows for Buying Homes Sight-Unseen
Redfin, Seattle, said home sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time the week ending July 5, up 2% on a seasonally adjusted basis compared to January and February levels.
Housing Finance Roundup: Purchase Market Strength; Millennial Buying Power; COVID-19 Effect on Homeownership Plans; Bidding Wars Intensify; Home Price Growth Persists
Here is the latest Housing Finance Roundup, with summaries of reports from Ellie Mae; First American Financial Corp.; Bankrate.com; Zillow; and Redfin.