From majestic mansions to charming cottages, these are the homes that earned the most hearts. The new year is a time of joyous beginnings, and also insightful reflection. Looking back is how we’re able to look ahead (earlier this week, Redfin made its own 2019 predictions) while remembering the year that was. And so, we

The millennial share of mortgage originations has expanded to 45.2 percent at the end of the third quarter, rising by an additional 3.2 percent. Top markets for millennials include affordable Buffalo, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; and Milwaukee, WI. The top 3 millennial markets also saw the greatest increase in their share of millennial mortgages over the

Redfin agent Connie Durnal explains why this month is an optimal time to score discounts or savings on upgrades for a new home Is a brand new home on your wish list? The end of the year is the best time to lock in a deal on a new construction home—if you know what to

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed in December 2017 reduced the maximum mortgage interest rate deduction (MID) from $1 million to $750,000, among other changes that limit the benefit from and likelihood of taxpayers itemizing deductions in 2018. The results of a year to date analysis of upper tier home sales in

As big tech companies open new offices outside Silicon Valley, the migration trend toward affordable cities is likely to continue. Apple’s recent announcement that it’s adding thousands of jobs in Austin is likely to heat up the housing market in the city, which was already the seventh most popular destination for people moving from one

Buyers in every part of the city get a major reprieve, but one in three South Seattle offers still face competition As the share of Redfin offers facing competition plummets to an eight-year low nationally, the Seattle metro area has seen a particularly spectacular decline in bidding wars, falling from 75 percent of all offers

The Woolsey and Camp fires were some of the most destructive in California’s history.  The blazes were both sparked on November 8, 2018 and burned until November 21 and 25, respectively, wreaking havoc on the local area.  While it’s too early to measure the full impact, here are some insights into how they are already

California is most-represented state in the top-20 hottest housing markets, however its historically dominant markets have been slipping down the list Midland, Texas maintains No. 1 spot for a ninth consecutive month The biggest movers among large metros are affordable markets November 2018 20 Hottest Markets Realtor.com’s Hottest Markets receive 1.4 to 2.4 times the