Dana Anderson

As a data journalist at Redfin, Dana Anderson writes about the numbers behind real estate trends. Redfin is a full-service real estate brokerage that uses modern technology to make clients smarter and faster. For more information about working with a Redfin real estate agent to buy or sell a home, visit our Why Redfin page.

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The Pandemic-Driven Second-Home Boom Is Coming to an End

April 11, 2022

After last year’s frenzy for vacation homes, buyers are now backing off amid rising mortgage rates and an increase in loan fees for second homes.

Affordability is the Number-One Factor Keeping Renters From Becoming Homeowners: Redfin Survey

April 7, 2022

1 in 3 U.S. renters can’t afford to buy a home where they want to live and 30% are unable to save for a down

Condo Prices Jump to Record High as Buyers Seek Relative Affordability

March 28, 2022

Demand for single-family homes surged during the pandemic—but it surged so much that condos are now all some homebuyers can afford. The typical U.S. condo

A Record Share of U.S. Homebuyers Are Looking to Relocate as Prices Skyrocket

March 23, 2022

With home prices up 16% from a year ago and mortgage rates rising, many Americans are searching for homes in more affordable areas. The share

Here’s How Redfin Agents Are Helping Homebuyers Win Bidding Wars in the Most Competitive Market in History

March 22, 2022

Use unique strategies to make your offer stand out, such as releasing the earnest-money deposit early, and making it nonrefundable. Waive the appraisal contingency

This is the Most Popular Time to Search for Homes Online

March 16, 2022

House hunters are most active on Tuesday evenings, right in the middle of the workweek. In the midst of today’s red-hot housing market, Americans are