You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen in 2024, according to Freddie Ma

Data for this year’s list is based on an average nationwide cost analysis for millions of renovation projects along with Zillow data on home features that increase shares and saves from home shoppers on the Zillow platform.  Those saves and shares are a strong indicator of buyer interest; the more s

In a recent survey conducted by Qualtrics for Redfin in April–May 2024, over 300 Redfin Premier agents shared insights into what luxury homebuyers are seeking—and avoiding—in today's market. Here’s a breakdown of the top features and trends driving the decisions of high-end buyers: Top-Requested Bat