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Redfin Corporation (RDFN), described as a technology-powered real estate company, is a frequent source of detailed housing-market news and analysis. Its releases cover national and metro-level trends in home prices, listings, sales activity, mortgage rates, and buyer and seller behavior, drawing on data from hundreds of U.S. metropolitan areas and from its own brokerage and online platform.
On this news page, readers can find Redfin’s reports on topics such as record-high median home-sale prices, shifts in condo and single-family home markets, changes in pending sales and new listings, and regional differences in housing conditions. The company publishes recurring updates that highlight indicators like median asking prices, median monthly mortgage payments, days on market, the share of homes selling above list price, and cancellation rates for purchase agreements.
Redfin also issues news about specific segments of the market, including analyses of ultra-expensive home sales, the risk of home sellers accepting a loss, and the behavior of international buyers searching for U.S. homes on Redfin.com. In addition, the company announces product and partnership developments, such as its collaboration with Thumbtack to connect homeowners with local service professionals through the Redfin Owner Dashboard.
Investors and real estate watchers can use this RDFN news feed to follow how Redfin characterizes evolving housing-market dynamics and to see how the company positions its brokerage, rentals, lending, and title services within those conditions. Because Redfin combines operational data from its platform with broader market statistics, its news provides a recurring view into residential real estate trends across the U.S. and Canada.
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The median home sale price increased by 11% year-over-year to a record high of $315,000 for the week ending July 26, 2020, as reported by Redfin. This marks the largest price rise since early 2014. Demand from homebuyers is 27% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels, while active listings have decreased by 30%. Pending sales rose 12% year-over-year, though there are signs of a slight seasonal slowdown. The expiration of enhanced unemployment benefits could impact housing demand going forward.
In June, the median condo sale price fell 1.4% year-over-year to $252,000, marking a continuing decline that follows a robust price growth before the pandemic. In contrast, single-family homes saw a 2.6% increase in sale prices to $322,000. Condo sales dropped 31.3%, while pending sales declined 4%, indicating buyer hesitation, though demand is beginning to recover. The condo market is more competitive, with 41% selling within two weeks. Despite lower prices, buyers are increasingly drawn to condos due to affordability amidst low mortgage rates.
Redfin Corporation (NASDAQ: RDFN) announced its second-quarter financial results for 2020, reporting an 8% year-over-year revenue increase to $214 million. Despite this growth, gross profit declined by 5% to $46 million, alongside a net loss of $6.6 million, improved from a loss of $12.6 million in Q2 2019. Operating expenses decreased 17% to $50 million, representing 24% of revenue. Notably, Redfin achieved a market share of 0.93% in U.S. existing home sales and saved customers $39 million. The company emphasized its rapid adaptation to COVID-19 challenges and growing online demand.
According to a report from Redfin, nearly 45% of homebuyers made offers on properties they hadn't visited in person, marking the highest rate since at least 2015. This increased from 28% last year, driven by factors such as health concerns due to the pandemic and heightened competition in the housing market. Moreover, 27% of house hunters sought to relocate to different metro areas, compared to 25% in 2019. Virtual home tours have surged by 243%, reflecting changing buyer behavior during the pandemic.
In June 2020, 19.9% of successful offers from Redfin agents waived the inspection contingency, a significant increase from 13.2% in June 2019. Similarly, 20.6% waived the appraisal contingency, rising from 17.4% last year. Bidding wars intensified, with over half of Redfin's offers facing competition. Record-low mortgage rates below 3% fueled buyer demand, while active listings plummeted by 20.7% year-over-year. Buyers are employing various strategies to enhance their offers, such as waiving contingencies, which can pose risks.
Redfin reports that home listing prices surged 13% to a record $328,500 for the four-week period ending July 12, 2020. Closed sale prices rose 6%, with sale-to-list price ratios hitting 99%. Homebuyer activity remained strong, with a 12% increase in home tours and a 33% rise in the demand index. Despite ongoing pandemic challenges, buyers are responding to lower mortgage rates. However, new listings are 5% lower year-over-year, exacerbating supply shortages.
The national median home price reached an all-time high of $311,300 in June, reflecting a 2.8% year-over-year increase, as reported by Redfin. Despite challenges from the coronavirus pandemic, home prices are on the rise, driven by strong buyer demand. Pending sales saw a 5.4% annual uptick, marking the first increase since February, while new listings fell 11.6%. Active listings also decreased 20.7%. The market remains competitive, with homes selling quickly and often above list price, indicating a sellers' advantage.
Redfin Corporation (NASDAQ: RDFN) will report its second-quarter 2020 results on July 30, 2020, after market close. A live webcast of the conference call discussing the results will occur at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors can access the webcast on Redfin's Investor Relations website. An archived version will be available for three months post-call. Redfin operates as a technology-driven real estate company, offering brokerage and iBuying services, and aims to redefine the real estate market.
Home sales have surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with a 2% increase compared to January-February, as reported by Redfin. Despite rising COVID-19 cases, demand is driven by historically low mortgage rates, with the average 30-year fixed rate at 3.03%. Key indicators show a 10% rise in pending sales and a Redfin home-buying demand index 20% above pre-pandemic levels. However, new listings are insufficient, leading to a 29% decrease in homes for sale year-over-year, resulting in increased competition and rising home prices, with average sales up 7% to $310,000.