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One of every six (16.7%) U.S. home sellers dropped their asking price in August, up from 15.9% a year earlier and the highest share for that month in records dating back to 2012. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Pending U.S. home sales fell roughly 1% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending September 28, the biggest decline in nearly five months, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. On a local level, pending sales fell in 30 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, led by Houston (-15.4% year over year), Denver (-12.3%) and Las Vegas (-11.2%).

Luxury home sale prices rose 3.9% year over year to a median $1.25 million, a record high for the month of August, but down from the all-time high of $1.35 million in March, a month when prices are typically higher. This is according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The typical U.S. starter home sold for a record $260,508 in August, rising 2.2% from a year earlier as sales continued to outpace those of higher-priced tiers. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Mid- and high-price home prices grew 1.4% and 2.7% year over year, respectively, to near-record highs of $370,000 and $575,000.

The share of mortgaged U.S. homeowners with a rate of at least 6% rose to 19.7% in the second quarter, the highest level since 2015, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. And with the weekly average mortgage rate fluctuating above 6% since September 2022, that share is growing steadily—rising between 0.8ppts and 1.4ppts each quarter for the past two years.

Pending U.S. home sales dipped roughly 1% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending September 21, the first decline in nearly three months, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

U.S. home prices rose 0.2% from a month earlier in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, up slightly from the 0.0% monthly growth rate posted in July. August marks the first time since January that the rate of home-price growth increased compared to the prior month, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

A Beverly Hills estate previously owned by billionaire real estate magnate and 2022 Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso was the most expensive home sale of August, fetching $48 million. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. It’s followed by a new-construction mansion in Greenwich, CT, which fetched $44 million.

There were an estimated 35.2% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in August (or 505,915 more, in numerical terms). This is according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. June 2025 is the only month in records dating back 2013 when sellers outnumbered buyers by a greater percentage—36.3%. In other words, this summer was the strongest buyer’s market on record.

Active listings of homes for sale fell 1.4% month over month in August—the largest seasonally-adjusted decline since June 2023, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. They rose 9.7% from a year earlier—the smallest year-over-year increase since March 2024.

The typical New York homeowner impacted by the raised state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap could save more than $7,000 a year—the highest of any state. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The median U.S. home-sale price rose 2.2% year over year during the four weeks ending September 14, the biggest increase in five months. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Santa Barbara, CA, is the most expensive college town in the U.S., according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Santa Barbara’s median home-sale price is nearly $2 million, more than double the next-most expensive college town.

The number of Canadian Redfin.com users searching for homes to buy or rent in the U.S. dropped 19.5% year over year in August, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. For comparison, the total number of prospective buyers and renters searching on Redfin.com declined, too, but by a fraction of the amount.

Roughly half (48%) of newly built apartments completed in the first quarter of 2025 were rented within three months, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That is up from 47% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and 46% the quarter before that.

Declining mortgage rates are one factor pushing the median U.S. monthly mortgage payment down to $2,604, more than $200 below May’s all-time high. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The median U.S. asking rent rose 2.6% ($45) year over year to $1,790 in August—the largest increase since December 2022. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. It’s now just $70 below the record high hit in the summer of 2022.

U.S. real estate investors purchased roughly 52,000 homes in the second quarter, the lowest level for that time of year since 2020, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That’s down 6% from a year earlier, the biggest drop since the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Black homeownership rate fell to 43.9% in the second quarter—the lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That’s down from 45.3% a year earlier, marking the largest year-over-year decline since the third quarter of 2021.

Declining mortgage rates have pushed the median U.S. monthly housing payment down to $2,593, the lowest level since January, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The weekly average mortgage rate has ticked down to 6.56%, the lowest level in nearly a year.

The number of homeowner households in America fell 0.1% year over year to an estimated 86.2 million in the second quarter, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. While that’s a marginal decline, it’s the first since 2016.

The number of homes sold in seasonal towns, those where vacation demand drives the housing market, fell 3% year over year in July, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That’s compared to a 1% decline in non-seasonal towns.

Housing costs could return to “normal” by 2030 if home-price growth stabilizes and mortgage rates fall to 5.5%, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Falling mortgage rates have pushed the median U.S. monthly mortgage payment down to $2,616, its lowest level since the start of the year, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The weekly average mortgage rate is sitting at 6.58%, its lowest level in 10 months.

The total number of homes for sale in Las Vegas rose 31% year over year in July, the biggest increase of any major U.S. metro area and roughly triple the national increase. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That marks a year straight of 20%-plus inventory increases for Las Vegas.

The U.S. housing market has lost about 14,000 home sellers over the past two months, with the total number of sellers falling to 1.95 million in July from a peak of 1.96 million in May. This is according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. This marks the first decline since July 2023, when the supply of homes for sale bottomed out near a historic low as rising mortgage rates made homeowners reluctant to sell.

The gap between 10-year treasury yields and mortgage rates (known as the mortgage spread) has dropped to its lowest level in over three years, allowing mortgage rates to fall more than treasury yields. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

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Seven in 10 Gen Z and millennial renters struggle to afford their regular housing payments, as do 41% of homeowners in that age group, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Roughly 58,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in July, equal to 15.3% of homes that went under contract last month, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That’s up from 14.5% a year earlier and marks the highest July rate in records dating back to 2017.

The typical homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment is $2,614, the lowest level since January and down $224 from May’s all-time high, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

U.S. home prices nudged 0.1% lower in July on a seasonally adjusted basis—the third consecutive month that prices posted a monthly decline. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The typical home that went under contract in July was on the market for 43 days. That’s up from 35 days a year earlier and is the longest span for any July since 2015, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Developers obtained permits to build an average of 12.8 multifamily housing units for every 10,000 people in the U.S. over the past year, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That’s down 23.1% from an average of 16.7 during the pandemic building boom, and down 1.1% from an average of 13 in the years leading up to the pandemic.

Redfin reports the median monthly mortgage payment fell to a seven-month low of $2,631 during the four weeks ending August 10, down $215 from its May peak of $2,846. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Last week marked the 12th consecutive week that monthly payments either dropped or stayed flat.

The median U.S. asking rent rose 1.7% ($30) year over year to $1,790 in July—the largest increase since January 2023. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. July marked the second-consecutive year-over-year increase (the median asking rent rose 0.4% in June) following over two years of declining or flat rents.

A Los Angeles estate known as the “Spelling Manor,” after its former owner–producer Aaron Spelling–was the most expensive home sale of July, bringing in $110 million. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

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.

The average U.S. buyer’s agent commission was 2.43% for homes sold in the second quarter, up from 2.38% a year earlier. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 6.57% on August 4, the lowest level in 10 months, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That means a homebuyer on a $3,000 monthly budget has gained roughly $20,000 in purchasing power since May, when the daily average rate hit a recent peak of 7.08%.

House hunters got some relief this week as the daily average mortgage rate dropped to its lowest level in nearly a year after a softer-than-expected jobs report. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

More than one in four (25.9%) U.S. homes have gained at least $250,000 in value since the last time they were purchased, while 8% have gained more than $500,000. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. These are the upper and lower bounds of the potential share of homeowners who stand to benefit if the tax on capital gains from a home sale is eliminated—an idea currently being floated by President Trump and U.S. lawmakers.

Milwaukee is holding up better than any other major U.S. housing market, with home sales up 12% year over year, prices up 8.2%, and the typical seller fetching more than their list price. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), has partnered with CubiCasa to give homebuyers a richer home search experience. Starting today, Redfin will highlight CubiCasa-generated floor plans and CubiCasa Tours™ for any active listing where they’re available, offering buyers valuable insights into a home’s layout.

Homebuyers need to earn $112,131 per year to afford the $447,035 median priced U.S. home, little changed (+0.5%) from a year ago. But in 11 of the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas, the income needed to afford a home has declined. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The total number of homes for sale in the Washington, D.C. metro area rose 22.7% year over year in June, the third-biggest jump in records dating back to 2012. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Only the two prior months saw bigger increases: In April, listings rose 23.9%, and in May, they rose 25.5%.

The median home-sale price fell in 14 of the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas this week, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Oakland, CA saw the biggest drop, with a 6.8% year-over-year decline, followed by two Florida metros and two Texas metros: West Palm Beach (-4.9%), Jacksonville (-3.1%), Austin (-2.9%) and Houston (-2.8%).

$51.7 billion worth of homes in the city of Los Angeles—or roughly 11,000 residential properties—were impacted by the wildfires in January, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The report analyzes data from the Los Angeles City Council.

Sales of starter homes rose 3.9% year over year in June to the highest level in two years, a bright spot in an otherwise sluggish housing market where sales fell across other price tiers. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The median U.S. asking price is $403,000, up just 2.2% year over year, the smallest increase in nearly two years, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The median price of a U.S. home rose 1% to a record $447,035 in June, straining affordability for many Americans. But for international buyers using Russian, Japanese or European currencies, the typical home now costs 5% to 10% less than it did a year ago—thanks to a weaker U.S. dollar. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

New listings of U.S. homes for sale fell 3.2% in June to the lowest seasonally-adjusted level since October 2023, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That’s the biggest month-over-month decline since February 2023. New listings fell 3.4% year over year, the first annual decline since October 2023.

A 12-bedroom-estate in Beverly Hills was the most expensive home sale of June, fetching more than $60 million, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. It’s followed by two oceanfront homes in Florida, one in Miami Beach and the other in Palm Beach.

Just over 57,000 home-sale agreements nationwide were canceled in June, equal to 14.9% of homes that went under contract that month, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That’s up from 13.9% a year earlier and is the highest June share in records dating back to 2017.

U.S. home prices ticked down 0.1% in June from a month earlier—the third consecutive month that prices were slightly down on a seasonally adjusted basis. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. On a year-over-year basis, home prices rose 3.4%, the lowest rate since June 2023.

The median U.S. asking price was $407,000 during the four weeks ending July 13, up 2.9% year over year, the smallest increase in over four months. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Nearly one-quarter (23.8%) of young Americans who recently bought a home used family money to help fund their down payment. That’s according to a new survey commissioned by Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Pending sales fell 3.5% year over year during the four weeks ending July 6, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. That was the second biggest decline since early February, trailing only last week’s 4.1% fall.

The median U.S. asking rent fell 0.5% year over year to $1,642 in June, the fourth straight month of annual declines. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. On a month-over-month basis, asking rents rose 0.6%.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Fewer Canadians are searching for homes in the United States than they were at the start of 2025, before the U.S. instituted steep tariffs on Canada and relations between the two countries started suffering. This is according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The median U.S. home-sale price hit a record high during the four weeks ending June 29, but buyers are getting a bit of cost relief as mortgage rates decline. That’s according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The median U.S. condo sale price fell 2.2% year over year to $354,100 in May—the second largest drop in records dating back to 2012. That’s according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — New listings of U.S. homes for sale are up 2.5% from a year ago, the smallest increase in five months, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. On a local level, new listings are falling in 20 of the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas, with the biggest declines in Tampa, FL (-15.2%), San Antonio (-14.4%), and Orlando, FL (-11.1%).

(NASDAQ: RDFN) —A Bel Air estate was the most expensive home sale of May, fetching $110 million, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Another Los Angeles home, a Spanish villa in neighboring Holmby Hills, came in second, with a sale price of $57.3 million.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — U.S. home prices edged down 0.1% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Home prices have only posted a month-over-month decline three other times in records dating back to 2012: April 2025, and August-September 2022—when mortgage rates were peaking.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Nearly 6% of today’s U.S. home sellers are at risk of selling for less than their purchase price—up from 4.4% a year ago, but still well below pre-pandemic levels—according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) —The median U.S. home-sale price rose 0.7% year over year in May—the slowest growth since June 2023. That’s according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Still, last month's median sale price of $440,997 was the highest of any May in records dating back to 2012.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The median U.S. home-sale price hit a record $396,500 during the four weeks ending June 15, up 1% year over year, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — One-third (33.5%) of baby boomers who own their home say they’ll never sell, according to a new survey commissioned by Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Another 30% say they’ll sell their home at some point, but not within the next decade.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Redfin, the technology-powered real estate company and Thumbtack, a technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes, are partnering to help homeowners find and hire the right professionals for their home projects. Homeowners can now browse popular services, connect with trusted pros, read reviews from past customers, and get cost estimates—all by simply claiming their home on Redfin and visiting their Owner Dashboard.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) —The typical U.S. homebuyer’s down payment is $62,468, down by roughly 1% year over year, the first annual decline in nearly two years. That’s according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Over half of U.S. homeowners and renters (51.2%) strongly or somewhat agree with the following statement: “Less immigration will result in fewer construction workers, and thereby fewer new homes, making homes more expensive.” That’s according to a new survey commissioned by Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Just over 28% of U.S. homes are selling above the asking price, down from 32% a year earlier, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s the lowest level for this time of year since 2020, when the start of the pandemic ground the housing market to a halt.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The typical luxury home costs less than $1 million in seven of the top 50 most populous metros, down from 30 metros just five years ago. This is according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — New listings of U.S. homes for sale rose 6.3% year over year during the four weeks ending June 1, one of the smallest increases of the last three months. That’s according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.