2024 was another slow year for the housing market, but with key improvements. Trends included a mortgage rate rollercoaster, easing inflation, and low housing supply. Learn everything you need to know in Redfin’s year-in-review report.
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A pocket listening is a home that was sold without being listed on an MLS. Learn the pros and cons of pocket listings, what’s next, and important controversies.
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One common question buyers ask when entering the real estate market is whether they are responsible for paying their agent. Traditionally, many sellers have covered both the buyer’s and seller’s agent commissions, but recent changes in…
Signing a contract with a real estate agent is an important step, whether you’re buying or selling a home. It formalizes your working relationship, outlines expectations, and gives the agent the right to represent you. But…
When you’re buying a home, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is working with a real estate agent to guide you through the process. But how do these agents get paid, and who…
Negotiating realtor fees is part of the homebuying process. Here’s everything you need to know about negotiating real estate agent commissions.
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Learn what a buyer agency agreement is, how it works, and whether you need one when purchasing a home.
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Imagine this: You’ve been working with a real estate agent for weeks, maybe even months, looking for the perfect home or trying to get yours sold. But then, life happens—you change your mind about selling, or…
While the answer to the question, “Should I buy a house now or wait?” varies for everyone, be sure to ask these questions to help determine whether now is the right time for you.
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The short answer to the question “Are mortgage rates dropping?” is yes. On August 5th, daily average 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.43% which is the lowest since April 2023. For home buyers, this poses…