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HopSkipDrive, a technology company focused on specialized transportation solutions, has appointed Dave Lissy to its Board of Directors. Lissy, former CEO of Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE: BFAM) from 2002 to 2018, brings extensive experience in education and care sectors.

During his tenure at Bright Horizons, Lissy established the company as a leader in early education services and employer-sponsored childcare. His current roles include Chairman of Bright Horizons' Board and Chairman of Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN).

The appointment coincides with HopSkipDrive's expansion into new markets including Atlanta, Kansas City, and Virginia Beach. The company has also launched an AI-driven transportation planning platform under RouteWise AI™ and introduced new safety initiatives.

Redfin reports that Americans now need an annual income of $116,633 to afford the median-priced home, which is 81.8% more than the $64,160 required for typical rental payments. This gap has significantly widened from 2021, when the homebuying income requirement was only 17.3% higher than renting.

The disparity is driven by a 4.5% year-over-year increase in median home prices to $423,892 in February, combined with mortgage rates above 6.5%. Meanwhile, median asking rents rose just 0.2% to $1,604, stabilized by increased apartment supply.

Salt Lake City and Austin experienced the largest increases in the homebuying premium, while Cincinnati and Providence saw the biggest decreases. The San Jose area requires the highest income for homebuying at $408,557, while Pittsburgh shows the smallest gap between renting and buying income requirements.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) reports mixed signals in the housing market amid economic uncertainty. While early April showed some positive indicators with mortgage-purchase applications rising 9% and pending home sales declining only 1.1% year-over-year, recent developments suggest challenges ahead.

Mortgage rates have jumped to 6.95%, their highest in six weeks, with median monthly mortgage payments reaching a record high of $2,813. New listings increased 10.3% annually, as homeowners rush to sell before a potential economic downturn.

The median sale price reached $386,500, up 2.5% year-over-year, marking the smallest increase since October 2023. Active listings rose 11.4%, with months of supply at 4. Market dynamics show regional variations, with Cleveland leading price increases (12%) while Indianapolis experienced the largest decline (-4.4%).

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) reports that home values in majority-Hispanic neighborhoods grew 4.2% year over year to $2 trillion in 2024, lagging behind other racial groups. The slower growth is attributed to their concentration in Sun Belt regions, particularly Texas and Florida, where increased housing supply has led to price stagnation.

In comparison, majority-white neighborhoods saw the fastest growth at 5.4% (to $40.4 trillion), followed by majority-Black neighborhoods at 5.3% ($1.5 trillion), and majority-Asian areas at 5.2% ($1.4 trillion). Mixed neighborhoods grew 4.7% to $2.4 trillion.

The average home value in Hispanic neighborhoods rose 3.4% to $395,000, while Asian neighborhoods led with 4.8% growth to $1.13 million. Notably, real estate comprises 61.6% of Hispanic households' net worth, compared to 27.4% for white households, making market fluctuations particularly impactful for Hispanic families.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) reveals that 20% of prospective homebuyers plan to sell stocks to fund their down payments, according to a new survey. The study shows that 13% of current homeowners have already sold stocks for down payments, while 10% have done so to afford mortgage payments.

The survey highlights that selling stocks ranks as the third most common method for down payment funding among potential buyers, following direct paycheck savings (48%) and second jobs (29%). In contrast, only 6% of renters have sold stocks to pay rent, with most relying on regular income (45%) and second jobs (20%).

Stock market volatility could impact housing demand as 68.8% of homeowners and 36.9% of renters hold stock investments. While market uncertainty might deter some buyers, experts suggest potential benefits: real estate might be viewed as a safer investment alternative, and stock market declines could lead to lower mortgage rates.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) reports that 68.4% of U.S. condos sold below asking price in February 2024, marking a five-year high and up from 63.3% year-over-year. This trend extends across property types, with townhouses (59.4%) and single-family homes (64.2%) also seeing increases in below-list sales.

The condo market's slowdown is particularly pronounced due to surging insurance costs and HOA fees. The typical condo sold for 4.6% below list price, with a sale-to-original-list-price ratio of 95.4%, down from 96.4% a year earlier.

Notable market changes include Orlando, where 84.8% of condos sold below asking price and listings jumped 30.7% year-over-year. Denver saw the largest increase in below-list sales, up 17.2 percentage points. The trend reflects broader market cooling as inventory climbs and high prices combined with elevated mortgage rates dampen demand.

The U.S. housing market is experiencing record-high monthly housing costs, with the typical homebuyer's monthly payment reaching $2,802 during the four weeks ending March 30. Despite mortgage rates averaging 6.65%, near their lowest level since December, pending home sales declined 2.3% year over year.

However, there are signs of increasing market activity: new listings rose 12.7% year over year, the biggest increase in 11 months, and mortgage-purchase applications reached their highest level in over two months. The median sale price increased 3.4% year over year to $386,019, while the median asking price rose 6.7% to $424,975.

Market indicators show mixed signals with active listings up 11.7%, and the months of supply at 4.1. The share of homes sold above list price decreased to 24.6% from 28% last year, with properties spending a median of 45 days on market.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) has released its comprehensive 2025 Industry Survey, revealing significant insights into the real estate industry's current state. The Ipsos-conducted survey of 500 agents shows concerning trends in agent satisfaction, with only 21.2% recommending the profession and 49.8% unlikely to do so.

Key findings highlight major industry challenges:

• 64.2% cite affordability crisis as the biggest concern
• 42.8% worry about inventory shortage
• 42% are concerned about declining commissions

The survey also revealed that 40% of agents report climate change affecting homebuyer decisions, while discrimination remains prevalent with 34.5% of women experiencing sexism and 38% of non-white agents facing racial discrimination. Following industry changes, 51% of agents now view NAR unfavorably, up from 19% in 2023. Regarding commissions, 51.2% expect declines over the next 12 months, while only 4.6% anticipate increases.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) reports a significant shift in homebuyer competition, particularly in major urban areas. San Francisco leads with 57.2% of homes selling above list price, marking a 7.5 percentage point increase year-over-year - the highest among top 50 metros. Other notable increases were seen in Nassau County (+4.4 pts) and San Jose (+3.5 pts).

Nationwide, 20.5% of homes sold above list price in February, down from 22.8% last year. The Bay Area shows strong market resilience with San Jose leading at 67.1% of homes selling above asking price, followed by Oakland (57.7%) and San Francisco (57.2%). Inventory has improved in the Bay Area, with active listings up 5.8% in San Francisco, 27% in San Jose, and 38.7% in Oakland.

In contrast, Florida and Texas markets show different trends, with West Palm Beach having 88.2% of homes selling below list price, followed by Fort Lauderdale (85.7%) and Miami (83.7%).