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Existing-Home Sales Descended 0.7% in January Existing-home sales waned for the twelfth consecutive month in January 2023. Month-over-month sales were mixed among the four major U.S. regions. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

AuthorPreston Hicks.  Date: February 20, 2023 6:40 pm Utah home buyers have a unique set of needs and desires revolving around the majestic Utah environment. Premium outdoor space tops the list. The post Discover What Utah Home Buyers Look For Most (2023) appeared first on FastExpert.

The Many Ways Realtors® Are Here for Clients The campaign demonstrates the many ways Realtors® are “here for it all,” working to make the dream of property ownership a reality for their clients. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051 Consumer Outreach, Marketing

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: February 17, 2023 9:43 pm The Hawaiian islands conjure images of endless beaches, clear water, and tropical forests. They are a popular destination for escaping the mainland United States to spend a few days (or weeks) under the sun. However, living in Hawaii is a differen

Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index is down slightly from last month as somewhat disappointing inflation and jobs reports cause mortgage rates to increase. But demand is still up from its November trough and pending home sales continue improving.  Some homebuyers are retreating back to the sidelines as

Applications Open for 2023 Volunteering Works Program The grant and mentoring program matches mentors with REALTORS® committed to public service who are looking to enhance their charitable work. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051 Outreach

RRF Launches Launches 2023 Annual Fundraising Campaign The annual initiative aims to raise $5 million this year to provide housing relief to victims of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other disasters. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051

Most Metro Areas Posted Home Price Gains in Q4 2022 Single-family existing-home sales prices climbed in almost 90% of measured metro areas – 166 of 186 – in the fourth quarter. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

Applications Are Open for the 2023 Good Neighbor Awards Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization and five honorable mentions will also each receive a $2,500 grant. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051

If you have a mile-long list of favorite Redfin homes, we have good news for you! It just got a lot easier to keep track of all those favorites on Redfin. Today, we launched Favorites Lists, a new tool that allows you to organize your favorite homes into custom lists and share them with your home se

Happy new year and welcome to 2023! In August 2020, Redfin launched a philanthropic and community outreach program called Redfin Rise to help underserved families achieve the dream of homeownership. As the director of Redfin Rise since January 2022, I want to take a moment to reflect on all we’ve ac

AuthorMelissa Tucci.  Date: January 30, 2023 6:06 pm Home buyers in San Diego look for location, condition of the home, affordability, size, layout, community, and more… The post What Are First-Time Home Buyers Looking for in San Diego? (2023) appeared first on FastExpert.

2023 REACH Australia Technology Growth Program The companies selected for the 2023 Australia program were handpicked for their groundbreaking technologies and potential to impact the industry. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051

NAR Statement on Passing of Margo Wheeler A Realtor® from Tacoma, Wash., Wheeler was a veteran of the United States Army and served as president of the Washington Realtors® in 2017. Media Contact:  Wes Shaw

Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December Month-over-month, contract signings fell in the Northeast and Midwest but climbed in the South and West. Year-over-year, all regions declined. Media Contact:  Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

Pending sales posted their smallest year-over-year decline in three months as mortgage rates ticked down. Early indicators of homebuyer demand, including tour requests and mortgage applications, are increasing from their low point.  Pending home sales fell 26% year over year during the four weeks en

AuthorScott Leventon.  Date: January 25, 2023 9:13 pm When it comes to selling your home, a home appraisal is nearly always required. The process can be both exciting and overwhelming. This is why you should be familiar with the home appraisal process and know what to expect when the appraiser shows

The housing market has begun to recover after hitting a low point in the second week of November. We’re not out of the woods yet, but homebuyers are coming off the sidelines: The number of Redfin customers requesting first tours has improved 17 percentage points from the November trough, and the num

Pending sales increased 3% in December from the month before, the first monthly gain since October 2021. But sellers remained on the sidelines, with new listings posting their biggest annual drop since the start of the pandemic.  Seasonally adjusted pending home sales rose 2.9% nationwide in Decembe

NAR Statement on Tenant-Centered Action Plan NAR encourages the Administration to look more deeply at how it can address the root causes of rental affordability—namely, affordable housing supply. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek Rental Properties, Rental Assistance, Rental Housing Issues