Analysis and Data

Homeowners delaying major repair work — or doing the work themselves instead of hiring professional tradesmen

Report examines home down payments and where they’re sourced

The same tech that’s advancing the mortgage industry is being used to create scams, drive fraud

Average refinance loan amount also rises, while purchase activity stays nearly flat

Sellers may need to adjust expectations heading into summer, Redfin report suggests

Two-thirds of boomers plan to stay 10+ years or never move, squeezing supply of family-sized homes for younger buyers

Inventory up 16%, new listings down 2.9%, and nearly 15% of pending sales fall through as elevated mortgage rates and regional disparities reshape buyer behavior

Higher rates, rising geopolitical conflict play a role; FHA refinances drive app activity

Today’s seniors making different choices about where and how they live, reports find