Plus, video-chat tours now make up 1 in 3 tour requests. One-third of home-tour requests made by Redfin customers last week were for agent-led video-chat tours, up from less than 1% during the first week of March. Of the offers signed last week, 12% were signed by customers who had toured the home ...

As the coronavirus continues to impact the U.S. economy and way of life, homes are spending less time on the market and touring activity is slowing, yet so far, sellers aren’t slashing prices, according to recent research from Redfin. Here are six charts that illustrate the latest developments in ...

The U.S. is confronting what is likely to be the deadliest week so far in the coronavirus outbreak and with over 10 million new unemployment claims over the past two weeks the backdrop for the housing market is fairly bleak.  Yet somehow the stability in home-buying demand we saw last week has ...

Declines felt more acutely in tech hubs like the Bay Area, where more than a quarter of homebuyers report volatility has impacted their ability to afford a down payment For 70% of homebuyers, the recent volatility in the stock market due to the novel coronavirus had not impacted their ability to ...

Millennials now make up a larger part of the housing market than any other generation. In fact, millennials comprise approximately 34% of new home buyers, according to the 2017 Home Buyer & Seller Generational Trends Report. That number is only growing, too. But millennials don’t buy homes ...

Technology is changing the face of the real estate industry. From virtual reality to chatbots, innovation is driving sales and creating a better experience for homebuyers. These technological advancements also make real estate agents’ jobs easier and more efficient, thus allowing them to serve more ...

Whether you’re new to the world of real estate or have been a licensed real estate agent for decades, you know that clients are the lifeblood of your business. But how do you manage your time and keep a steady flow of new clients coming in? You could spend all your time calling old listings and ...

There’s a sense of freedom and relaxation that comes with working from the comfort of your own home. You don’t have to wake up as early to commute. Your furry friends can lay by your side as you keep working on your proposal. You can stay in your sweatpants all day. However, you can only work from ...

At 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time Thursday, March 19, Redfin is broadcasting a live presentation followed by a question-and-answer session on what we’ve learned about running a brokerage during the coronavirus pandemic. The intended audience is the real estate industry, including agents, brokers and folks ...