Real estate News
California’s for-sale inventory growth: buyer caution rises faster than seller caution
Why this matters: Real estate professionals are observing a trend in the steadily increasing inventory of for-sale property, a new experience for those not part of the market in the Great Recession period of 2008. This cyclical inventory event...
Louis Vuitton Replacing Fifth Ave Store With Taller Version
Louis Vuitton is amping up its flagship store in Manhattan, with plans for a new property to stand five stories taller than the last version.LVMH, the French retailer, filed an application with the Department of City Planning for a 25-story bui...
7 Red Flags in an Offer on a House Every Seller Must Know
Key takeaways Not all offers are equal — know what to question before you accept. Weak deposits, excessive contingencies, or poor financing can derail your sale. A Redfin real estate agent can help you evaluate buyer strength and avo...
Investor home purchases hit lowest Q2 level since 2020
The decline comes as investors face the same pressures as individual buyers; high borrowing costs, elevated prices and economic uncertainty. At the same time, asking rents have softened and short-term rental markets have cooled in some citi...
Market price influencers | firsttuesday Journal
Why this article matters: When forming a broker price opinion (BPO), a broker looks beyond the property itself to the various market factors which influence its value. These include the local zoning and natural hazards which impact the property...
Home Equity Investment Loan | Pros & Cons 2025
Key Takeaways HEIs provide upfront cash without monthly payments or new debt but you give up a share of your home’s future appreciation. Eligibility depends on factors like equity, property type and lender rules; expect an appraisal, pape...
Is Earnest Money Refundable? | Redfin
When you make an offer on a home, you’ll usually include earnest money – a good-faith deposit between 1% to 3% of the purchase price that shows you’re committed to the purchase. If the sale goes through, it’s applied to your down ...
Small real estate teams talk AI
“We have automated emails going out, drip campaigns,” he said. “But agents have to know the scheduling of that drip campaign. If they have a conversation with someone today, [they had] better make sure an email doesn’t go out tomorrow ...
