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Bidding Wars
54% of Redfin Home Offers Faced Bidding Wars in November
Competition dipped slightly ahead of the holidays, but remained above 50% for the seventh-straight month amid record-low mortgage rates and relocations. Nationwide, 53.6% of home
More Than Half of Redfin Offers Faced Bidding Wars For the Sixth-Straight Month In October
Competition in the housing market has cooled slightly since the summer, but remains intense as record-low mortgage rates and remote work allow scores of Americans
56% of Redfin Offers Faced Bidding Wars in September, Down From 59% in August
Competition in the housing market remains fierce, but has cooled slightly amid a seasonal slowdown and surging home prices. Nationwide, 56.3% of Redfin offers on
More Than Half of Redfin Offers Faced Bidding Wars in August as the Housing Market’s Competitive Streak Continues
Nearly 55% of Redfin offers for homes faced bidding wars in August. Competition is fierce in coastal California and more affordable places.
Bidding Wars Hold Steady in July, With Over Half of Redfin Offers Encountering Competition
54% of Redfin offers faced bidding wars last month amid record-low mortgage rates and an acute shortage of homes for sale.
20% of Winning Home Offers Waived the Inspection Contingency in June, Up From 13% Last Year
1 in 5 successful offers waived the inspection contingency in June as bidding wars intensified amid a deepening housing shortage and record-low interest rates
Almost Two-Thirds of Home Offers Written By Redfin Agents Faced Bidding Wars In March
Competition is escalating as Americans rush to lock down homes before back-to-school season this fall. Single-family homes are the most likely to attract bidding wars,
Redfin Bidding-War Rate Surpasses 60% In February as Housing Shortage Fuels Fierce Competition
Battles between buyers are more intense than ever, with some houses receiving dozens of offers and selling at lightning speed for tens of thousands of
All-Cash Offers Quadruple a Homebuyer’s Chances of Winning a Bidding War
All-cash offers are most likely to improve a buyers’ odds of winning a bidding war, followed by waiving the financing contingency, according to Redfin data.
How to Win a Bidding War In 2021, According to Redfin Agents
Competition in the housing market is fierce. Here are nine unique strategies to help homebuyers win that don’t require paying all cash or waiving contingencies.
56% of Redfin Home Offers Faced Competition in January, the 9th-Straight Month of a 50%-Plus Bidding-War Rate
Pricey homes are most likely to see bidding wars, with more than 65% of homes priced between $800,000 and $1 million facing competition in January,
Half of Redfin Home Offers Faced Bidding Wars In December as Housing Market Defied Holiday Slump
Competition tapered slightly over the holidays, but remained fierce as insufficient housing supply failed to keep up with insatiable demand boosted by record-low mortgage rates
