Despite the economic uncertainty that existed even before the White House announced new tariffs in early April, homebuyers appeared to take advantage of last month’s lower mortgage rates by snapping up new — and smaller — homes. New home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 724,000 in March, the highest rate since September […]

Big firms are increasingly absorbing smaller ones, but “it’s still a relatively fragmented industry” — which presents both opportunities and challenges. Key points: If it seems like the big are getting bigger in real estate, that’s because they are — which makes competition more expensive and scale more important than ever. But a look beyond the numbers […]

As the FHFA signals an interest in loosening control of the GSEs, experts predict mortgage rates would rise as a result — but the increase might be temporary. Key points: Among the many economic changes that President Donald Trump has implemented in the first several weeks of his administration, one that could create big shifts […]

Key points: While persistent real estate agents are finding success in a slow market, concern for the future is growing as several potential headwinds threaten to make their jobs even more difficult. Redfin’s latest industry survey found that most agents earned more money in 2024. The biggest jump was among agents making six figures: The percentage […]