The Oldest Americans Held More Real Estate Wealth Than Ever Before In 2025

The oldest Americans held 26% of America’s $48 trillion in real estate wealth as of the third quarter of 2025, the most recent period for which data is available, according to a new report from Redfin. That’s just shy of the prior quarter’s 26.1%—the highest level for 70+ year olds on record—and com

What Sellers Should Know About Pets and Showings

Buyers and their agents need to feel welcome to look at the property at their leisure without danger or distractions. So while you adore your sweet-tempered pit bull rescue, he could turn territorial, barking and growling at potential homebuyers. And it could cost you the opportunity to sell your ho

Negotiating Tip 23: Ridiculous Offer – Introduction

You are probably making a mistake if you think the other party is trying to insult you? Its likely that we've been on both ends of what is commonly called a ridiculous offer. Perhaps we've tendered one or been on the receiving side and reviewed one. Good negotiators have proven to be adept at receiv

1 in 5 Homeowners With a Mortgage Could Save Money By Refinancing–But Few Are Taking the Plunge

One-quarter (25%) of Americans are delaying or canceling plans for a major purchase like a home or car because of the military conflict with Iran, according to a new survey fielded by Ipsos and commissioned by Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Most Americans (56%) said the Iran wa