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Report: Typical Home Sold in 2024 Was 36 Years Old

Report: Typical Home Sold in 2024 Was 36 Years Old

by Phil Hall | May 12, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The typical home sold during 2024 was 36 years old, according to a new report from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN). This marked a new record for the average age of sold homes, and it was also nine years older than the median age of homes purchased in 2012. Condominiums being...
Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low

Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low

by Phil Hall | May 8, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Second homes lost their luster in 2024 as homebuyers only took out 86,604 mortgages on these properties, down 5% year-over-year to the lowest level dating back to 2018. According to data from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN), second home mortgages made up only 2.6% of all...
Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies

Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies

by Phil Hall | May 8, 2025 | Industry Updates, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

An investor in Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) has filed a lawsuit to stop its $1.75 billion sale to Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT). The Real Deal reports investor Bruce Miller is suing the company and its board of directors, including CEO Glenn Kelman, alleging they failed to...
Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year

Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year

by Phil Hall | May 7, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Active listings of homes in Washington, DC metro area shot up by 25.1% year-over-year during the four weeks ending April 27, according to data from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN). This marked the highest level of home for sale in that market since 2022. By comparison, active...
Permits to Build Multifamily Housing Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Permits to Build Multifamily Housing Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

by Phil Hall | May 2, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Developers obtained permits to build 12.4 multifamily housing units for every 10,000 people in during 2024, according to a new data report from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN). Last year’s figures marked a 27.1% decline from 17 units per 10,000 people during the pandemic-era...
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