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AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: November 12, 2025 1:42 pm Explore the risks and rewards of foreclosed homes for sale. From renovation potential to hidden costs, learn how to buy with confidence. The post Foreclosed Homes for Sale: Risks & Rewards appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: November 10, 2025 9:36 pm Buyers and sellers both want to know how long do houses stay on the market before selling. Find the latest trends and insights here. The post How Long Do Houses Stay on the Market Before Selling? Key Insights. appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: November 10, 2025 8:13 pm Are you struggling financially and wondering, “Can you sell your house back to the bank?” Find help here. Learn what the process looks like. The post Can You Sell Your House Back to the Bank? Understanding Your Options appeared first on FastExpert.

This Week In A Nutshell The government shutdown looks likely to end this week, which means a flurry of fresh economic data over the next month or so could bring mortgage-rate volatility as investors reprice the odds of future rate cuts. Upcoming Attractions Turning on the data spigot: With the

22% of U.S. home listings are affordable to the typical U.S. military veteran using a VA loan.  Veterans–both those using VA loans and those using conventional loans–can afford slightly more home listings than they could have in 2023, when affordability was at an all-time low. Now, incomes are rising faster

45% of respondents are less likely to make a major purchase overall due to the government shutdown, up from 21% in early October, according to a new Redfin survey conducted by Ipsos. 21% of Americans are delaying a major purchase like a home or car because of the shutdown, up

One of the most common questions people ask when starting their home search is: “How much house can I afford?” It’s a simple question with big implications, and now, Redfin helps you answer it in real time while you’re browsing. We’ve rolled out a new feature that shows your buying

An analysis of domestic migration data shows high-flood-risk counties lost nearly 30,000 more residents than they gained last year, driven largely by outflows from Miami and Houston. Some are leaving due to climate risk, while others are moving out in search of a lower cost of living or different politics.

Homes are selling at the slowest pace for this time of year since 2019.  U.S. pending home sales ticked up 0.7% year over year during the four weeks ending November 2, the smallest increase in four months. Homes are also taking longer to sell: The typical home that sold in

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: November 5, 2025 3:52 pm Sell An Inherited Home: A Practical Seller’s Guide can help you understand the legal, financial, and emotional considerations of this action. The post Sell an Inherited Home: A Practical Seller’s Guide for Success appeared first on FastExpert.

VA loans have become slightly more common as buyers gain power and sellers are more apt to accept offers with low down payments. VA loans are most prevalent in Virginia Beach, Jacksonville and Washington, D.C., all military hubs.  Homebuying has become a bit more accessible for veterans. VA loans, mortgages

Redfin’s top-performing agents earned an average of $338,100 under the Redfin Next pay model in 2024-25, up 20% from a year earlier  The typical Redfin agent earned 1.75x the income of non-Redfin agents and received additional employee benefits and covered business expenses worth an estimated $32,000 It’s hard to believe,

AuthorJulie Wyss.  Date: November 3, 2025 7:55 pm Timing matters more for home sellers in the Bay Area than almost anywhere else in the country. And the best months may surprise you. The post The Best Time to Sell a Home in the Bay Area appeared first on FastExpert.

This Week In A Nutshell Rates have reset about 15-20 bps higher following last week’s Fed meeting. This week’s Fed speeches could help flesh out whether to expect another cut in December, but the key factor to watch is really whether there’s an end in sight for the government shutdown

Just 28 out of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands in the first nine months of 2025, the lowest rate since the 1990s. Affordability challenges and uncertainty about the economy are keeping buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Homes turned over the most in Virginia Beach, VA and West Palm

The typical U.S. luxury home sold for $1,262,000 in September, up 4.8% from a year earlier to a record high for the month. Luxury home sales were essentially unchanged (+0.3%) from a year earlier, showing signs of stabilization after last year’s sharp slowdown. Non-luxury home sales fell 0.3% year over

Many would-be buyers are still spooked by rising sale prices and economic instability, but some are creeping off the sidelines. The median U.S. monthly housing payment was $2,530 during the four weeks ending October 26, down 1.4% year over year. That’s the biggest decline since November 2024. Monthly payments fell

Mortgage rates will tick up after Fed Chair Powell sent a strong signal that a December rate cut—that markets have already priced in—is far from a foregone conclusion. Rates will rise today even after the Fed cut their policy rate by 25 bps. Markets had fully priced in both today’s

That’s still well above pre-pandemic levels.  The pool of existing inventory is rising as more homeowners list and homes linger on the market. At the same time, some builders are refraining from starting new projects as they try to offload inventory.  House hunters who are interested in new construction may

Pending home sales jumped 17% year over year in San Francisco last month—more than any other major metro. The typical home also sold in roughly 20 days—over twice as fast as the typical U.S. home. The housing market in the San Francisco Bay Area is picking up steam thanks to