{"id":875035,"date":"2025-08-13T08:04:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/redfin-survey-one-in-five-house-hunters-is-willing-to-compromise-personal-safety-to-afford-a-home\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T08:04:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:04:22","slug":"redfin-survey-one-in-five-house-hunters-is-willing-to-compromise-personal-safety-to-afford-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/redfin-survey-one-in-five-house-hunters-is-willing-to-compromise-personal-safety-to-afford-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Redfin Survey: One in Five House Hunters Is Willing to Compromise Personal Safety to Afford a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Redfin Survey: One in Five House Hunters Is Willing to Compromise Personal Safety to Afford a Home<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Personal safety is the number-one must-have on homebuyers\u2019 checklists, though 22% say they\u2019re willing to compromise on it for affordability<\/i><\/p>\n<p>SEATTLE&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nRoughly one in five (22%) homebuyers are willing to compromise personal safety to afford a home, according to a new <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redfin.com%2Fnews%2Fsurvey-homebuyers-compromise-safety&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=survey&amp;index=1&amp;md5=4cb7547f7e38cc82df0fe483d6cd7324\">survey<\/a>, commissioned by <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redfin.com%2F&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Redfin&amp;index=2&amp;md5=ac271b6d533840ef5db5af1ac9d5ad25\">Redfin<\/a>, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.<\/p>\n<p>\nStill, personal safety is the top non-negotiable for homebuyers, with 78% calling it a \u201cmust-have.\u201d It\u2019s followed by two other safety-related location features: a low rate of crime, which 74% consider a must-have, and a low risk of natural disaster, which 68% have on their list of non-negotiables. Next is access to grocery stores, which two-thirds of homebuyers are unwilling to compromise on.<\/p>\n<p>\nRedfin asked prospective homebuyers about non-negotiables versus negotiables because it\u2019s difficult to afford a home in today\u2019s housing market. The median U.S. home-sale price has increased more than 40% since before the pandemic, and mortgage rates are roughly double pre-pandemic and early-pandemic days. A recent Redfin analysis found that homebuyers <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redfin.com%2Fnews%2Fincome-needed-to-afford-home-august-2025%2F&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=must+earn+%24112%2C000&amp;index=3&amp;md5=1ca1e096be333c59f70ecdd30b72ad25\">must earn $112,000<\/a> to afford the median-priced U.S. home, roughly $25,000 more than the typical U.S. household earns. While affordability has started improving in some major metros, buying a home is still a reach for many Americans.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cPrices are starting to come down, but buyers\u2014especially first-timers\u2014are still battling with affordability,\u201d said <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redfin.com%2Freal-estate-agents%2Fkatie-shook&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Katie+Shook&amp;index=4&amp;md5=1c59ef64ce1a1cb90bd27a54831919a8\">Katie Shook<\/a>, a Redfin <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redfin.com%2Fpremier&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Premier&amp;index=5&amp;md5=1ce1a87ff86e2f7ca6b30a2a8d8c10b2\">Premier<\/a> agent in <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redfin.com%2Fcity%2F14240%2FAZ%2FPhoenix%3Futm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dppc%26utm_term%3Dkwd-331782769329%26utm_content%3D456991965489%26utm_campaign%3D1024553%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjwqebEBhD9ARIsAFZMbfw4ZuVV0EHb5VSjOktSovMY_Ahid-50IQlmDYa2YMPO5EDxNq2aZMIaAkWiEALw_wcB&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Phoenix&amp;index=6&amp;md5=18b21676ee9f1672eda10a81f796e649\">Phoenix<\/a>. \u201cBuyers want a home that fits their practical needs: They\u2019re looking for a bedroom for every kid, space to work from home or an easy commute, things like that. Some more luxurious features, like a fully finished backyard with a pool or a recently renovated kitchen, aren\u2019t as valuable to buyers as they used to be. People might want those things, but they aren\u2019t willing to\u2014or can\u2019t\u2014pay more for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nIt\u2019s worth noting that in many parts of the country, the housing market has shifted firmly in buyers\u2019 favor. Buyers may be able to negotiate down the sale price, or get concessions like a mortgage-rate buydown or closing costs, from a seller that could help them afford some nice-to-have features in addition to must-have features. \u201cSellers know it\u2019s taking longer to sell and that they can\u2019t expect multiple offers like they would have gotten a few years ago,\u201d Shook said. \u201cToday, the definition of a win is selling. So for buyers who see a home they really want, it\u2019s worth a try to negotiate with the seller.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>For House Hunters With Kids, Highly Rated Schools Are Important<\/b>\u2014<b>But Not As Important As Space<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nWith the school year coming up, Redfin also looked at survey respondents with kids, and whether they\u2019re willing to compromise on living near highly rated schools.<\/p>\n<p>\nTwo in five (41%) of the respondents with children living at home say they\u2019re willing to compromise on highly rated schools to afford a house, while 59% consider highly rated schools a must-have.<\/p>\n<p>\nAll in all, highly rated schools fall smack in the middle in terms of must-haves for people with kids. Survey respondents with children living at home were more likely to rate features of the home itself\u2014including the number of bedrooms, indoor space and outdoor space\u2014as must-haves than highly rated schools. They were less likely to say commute time, proximity to restaurants, and several neighborhood characteristics are must-haves.<\/p>\n<p>\nTo view the full report, including charts and a more detailed methodology, please visit:<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redfin.com%2Fnews%2Fsurvey-homebuyers-compromise-safety&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redfin.com%2Fnews%2Fsurvey-homebuyers-compromise-safety&amp;index=7&amp;md5=d574490c56bf4fc97e3d510fe412b5de\">https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/survey-homebuyers-compromise-safety<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Redfin<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nRedfin is a technology-driven real estate company with the country&#8217;s most-visited real estate brokerage website. As part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), Redfin is creating an integrated homeownership platform from search to close to make the dream of homeownership more affordable and accessible for everyone. Redfin\u2019s clients can see homes first with on-demand tours, easily apply for a home loan with Rocket Mortgage, and save thousands in fees while working with a top local agent.<\/p>\n<p>\nYou can find more information about Redfin and get the latest housing market data and research at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fredfin.com%2Fnews&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Redfin.com%2Fnews&amp;index=8&amp;md5=5a5866493d6cc5887d0656dce8e04e1c\">Redfin.com\/news<\/a>. For more information about Rocket Companies, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Frocketcompanies.com&amp;esheet=54307611&amp;newsitemid=20250813249197&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=RocketCompanies.com&amp;index=9&amp;md5=3c75cdf6a5970bae9ecc0466550c7ff1\">RocketCompanies.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20250813249197r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250813249197\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250813249197\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact Redfin<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/><b>Redfin Journalist Services:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Kenneth Applewhaite<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:press@redfin.com\">press@redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America Washington<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Professional Services Technology Residential Building &amp; Real Estate Finance Construction &amp; Property Internet<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250813249197\/en\/2512757\/3\/Redfin%2C_powered_by_Rocket.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redfin Survey: One in Five House Hunters Is Willing to Compromise Personal Safety to Afford a Home Personal safety is the number-one must-have on homebuyers\u2019 checklists, though 22% say they\u2019re willing to compromise on it for affordability SEATTLE&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Roughly one in five (22%) homebuyers are willing to compromise personal safety to afford a home, according to a new survey, commissioned by Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Still, personal safety is the top non-negotiable for homebuyers, with 78% calling it a \u201cmust-have.\u201d It\u2019s followed by two other safety-related location features: a low rate of crime, which 74% consider a must-have, and a low risk of natural disaster, which 68% have on their list of non-negotiables. 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Still, personal safety is the top non-negotiable for homebuyers, with 78% calling it a \u201cmust-have.\u201d It\u2019s followed by two other safety-related location features: a low rate of crime, which 74% consider a must-have, and a low risk of natural disaster, which 68% have on their list of non-negotiables. 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