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Home-purchase agreements are canceled at the highest rate in San Antonio, where sellers outnumber buyers two to one–giving buyers the upper hand and plenty of choices.  Nearly 40,000 home-sale agreements nationwide were canceled in January, equal to 13.7% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s up from 13.1%

A higher share of Americans struggle to afford housing than last spring, according to a Redfin survey. The most common sacrifices Americans make to afford housing are eating out less and skipping vacations. Some respondents are also delaying medical treatments to make rent or mortgage payments.  Zooming in on Gen

AuthorDarren Robertson.  Date: February 23, 2026 4:03 pm Learn effective, proven strategies for winning a bidding war on a house from a real estate expert. Don’t let your dream home slip away! The post Win a Bidding War on a House with These Proven Strategies appeared first on FastExpert.

Along with more purchasing power, house hunters have negotiating power as sellers greatly outnumber buyers. The daily average mortgage rate dropped to 5.99% on February 23, the lowest level since September 2022, except for a few hours on January 9 when rates fell to the same level.  A buyer on

There are 600,000 more home sellers than buyers, giving the buyers who are in the market negotiating power. Only five metro areas are seller’s markets, most of which are located in the Northeast. The South and West are home to the strongest buyer’s markets. There were an estimated 44% more

Pending home sales fell to the lowest level since 2023 and existing-home sales dropped the most since 2022 as elevated housing costs curbed homebuyer demand. Sellers also retreated, but still far outnumbered buyers, meaning the buyers who were in the market could negotiate on price. The typical home that went

The typical home is taking 67 days to go under contract, the longest span in seven years.  U.S pending home sales fell 5.8% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending February 15, the biggest decline in a year. The typical home that does go under contract is taking

Last month’s ultra high-end home sales also included a ranch in Aspen and a beachfront villa in Hawaii.  A waterfront estate in Naples, FL was the most expensive home sale of January, fetching $55 million.  It’s followed by an Aspen, CO ranch that brought in $42 million, and a Hawaiian

U.S. home prices rose 0.3% from a month earlier in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, and increased 2.1% year over year. Prices fell month over month in 14 major metros, with the biggest declines in Warren, MI, San Antonio and Minneapolis. U.S. home prices crept up 0.3% month over

29% of homebuyers paid with cash in December—the lowest share for that month since 2020—as a drop in mortgage rates diminished the benefits of paying in cash. Cash purchases were most common in Florida and least common on the West Coast. 14% of buyers who took out mortgages used FHA

The typical homebuyer’s down payment dropped 1.5% year over year in December to $64,000 as elevated housing costs and increased negotiating power drove buyers to spend less upfront. In percentage terms, the typical homebuyer put down 15.2% of the purchase price, compared with 16.7% a year earlier. The typical U.S.

Takeaway: A mild inflation report should have little effect on mortgage rates today. Today’s data continues the narrative that the worst of inflation fears are solidly behind us. Core inflation, which the Fed focuses on, came in slightly below expectations and the details suggest there is little risk of inflation

Nearly half of single Americans earn less than $50,000 per year, compared to just 9% of married couples, according to a recent Redfin survey. That makes it harder to afford housing–which itself has gotten much more expensive over the years. Single people also tend to be younger, which also makes

The typical home that sells takes 66 days to do so–the longest span in seven years–as buyers take their time looking at their options and negotiating with sellers.  U.S. pending home sales fell 5.1% year over year during the four weeks ending February 8, the biggest decline in over a

AuthorAndrew Te.  Date: February 11, 2026 1:16 pm If you’re considering selling your home one of the first things you think about is how much you can get for it. The post Estimate the Value of Your Home appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorDebbie Sagorin.  Date: February 11, 2026 12:14 pm Selling a house with a pet can present challenges–managing odors, fur, and wear. Learn how to remedy these for a smooth sale. The post How to Sell a House With a Pet appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorChristy Crouch.  Date: February 11, 2026 11:06 am Virginia home sellers must adapt to the changing real estate market, which directly impacts home sales, property values, and selling strategies. The post What The Changing Market Means For Home Sellers In Virginia appeared first on FastExpert.

A stronger-than-expected jobs report is likely to push mortgage rates up a bit, but the impact will be small. The strong labor market may also bring some house hunters off the sidelines.  Takeaway: An upbeat January jobs report will increase mortgage rates slightly, reversing yesterday’s small decline, which was driven

Redfin now has an app in ChatGPT that lets users explore home listings, neighborhood information and housing market trends through the widely-used AI product. Home searchers can use the Redfin app in ChatGPT to surface relevant listings based on their initial query. From there, they can chat with the platform

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: February 6, 2026 5:21 pm >>Find an Expert Real Estate Agent<< Key Takeaways What Is a Home Equity Sharing Agreement? A home equity sharing agreement is when a company or investor gives you cash now and, in return, gets a slice of your home’s future appreciation or