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Investors purchase roughly 2 in 5 lots that sell in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Malibu areas; many of these lots once held homes destroyed in the January fires. Residents are grappling with a tough decision: Rebuild in the neighborhood they love, or sell to an investor in hopes of recouping

Summer 2025 was the only time in records dating back to 2013 that sellers outnumbered buyers by a larger percentage. This mismatch means it’s a buyer’s market, with many buyers successfully negotiating lower prices and or concessions from sellers. Austin, TX is the strongest buyer’s market, while Na

U.S. home prices rose 0.2% from a month earlier in November on a seasonally adjusted basis. Home prices increased 2.6% year over year, down from 2.9% the month before and the slowest growth in records dating back more than a decade.  Prices fell month over month in 11 major metros, with the biggest

A lakeside Rochester suburb tops the list, but the Bay Area is a close second. Irondequoit, NY, a suburb of Rochester, is the most competitive housing market in the U.S. Homes in the lakeside town typically sell in just 8.5 days and for well over their asking price. It’s followed by Sunnyvale, CA, S

This Week In A Nutshell   Mortgage rates are flat despite a much lower than expected inflation report and slightly weak jobs report last week due to serious data issues caused by the government shutdown. Upcoming Attractions   This is a very light data week given the upcoming holidays. The most impo

AuthorMichael Saladino.  Date: December 22, 2025 1:34 pm A few smart moves in December can mean thousands saved in April. Check out these real estate tax tips from an expert! The post Year-End Real Estate Tax Tips (Without the Headache) appeared first on FastExpert.

Active listings fell 1.4% month over month in November as sellers backed off due to sluggish homebuyer demand. Pending home sales fell the most in nearly a year, and the typical home that did sell sat on the market for 53 days—the slowest November pace in nearly a decade. A silver lining for buyers:

Takeaway: Core CPI inflation came in at 2.6% year over year, much lower than consensus expectations of 3.0%. That’s the largest difference between expectations and reported CPI in recent memory. Rates will fall ever so slightly, but not nearly as much as they normally would given the seismic miss be

House hunters are retreating amid high housing costs and a seasonal slowdown, leading prospective sellers to pull back, too.  U.S. pending home sales fell 5.8% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending December 14, the biggest decline since the start of 2025. On a metro level, pending sales d

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: December 17, 2025 4:17 pm Avoid foreclosure with 5 proven options, including loan modification, forbearance, short sales, and expert help to protect your credit. The post How to Avoid Foreclosure: 5 Options You Should Know appeared first on FastExpert.

The Midwest and South are home to a majority of the country’s most affordable cities.  A typical household in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO, a St. Louis suburb, would need to spend just 16% of their income on housing every month—the lowest share in the nation and less than half the national average. F

The Midwest and South are home to a majority of the country’s most affordable cities.  A typical household in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO, a St. Louis suburb, would need to spend just 16% of their income on housing every month—the lowest share in the nation and less than half the national average. F

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: December 16, 2025 2:21 pm Discover how to sell a home in a buyer’s market with effective, expert-backed strategies for pricing, prepping, and negotiating. The post How to Sell a Home in a Buyer’s Market appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: December 16, 2025 12:02 pm Learn what happens if you walk away from your mortgage and how foreclosure, state laws, and debt rules affect your finances—plus options before defaulting. The post What Happens If You Walk Away From Your Mortgage? appeared first on FastExpert.

October and November jobs data came in cooler than expected, but the long government shutdown muddies the waters. The jobs report alone won’t push the Fed to make more interest-rate cuts than previously communicated.  Takeaway: Mortgage rates are likely to remain largely unchanged following the rele

America’s ultra-wealthy homebuyers are hitting the slopes this ski season. Aspen, Colorado is home to nearly half of last month’s most expensive home sales.   A Silicon Valley villa located in Portola Valley was the most expensive home sale of November, fetching $56 million.  It’s followed by an Asp

This report outlines county-level flood-risk data and housing statistics for Washington State in light of this month’s devastating flooding. Our hearts go out to Washington residents during this challenging time. Torrential rainfall that began last week has caused many of Washington State’s rivers t

This Week In A Nutshell    Mortgage rates are flat after the Fed cut rates last week, as expected, while also communicating that it’ll likely be the last cut for a while. Rates could fluctuate this week, with fresh jobs and inflation data for the first time since the government shutdown. Upcoming At

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: December 15, 2025 11:38 am Buy a house sight unseen safely using virtual tours, expert agents, and smart tips. Perfect for investors, relocators, and remote buyers. The post How to Buy a House Sight Unseen appeared first on FastExpert.

As we head into the final weeks of the year, we’re excited to welcome the newest agents who joined Redfin in November. Their expertise and enthusiasm are already adding momentum as we move into the holiday season and prepare for the housing market reset expected in 2026.  Redfin agent Teresa Asher T