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Download the Redfin app now to prepare for a search that starts at the Big Game and spans the country to win a million-dollar home Redfin today announced The Great American Home Search – a nationwide activation that transforms the Big Game into a life changing opportunity to win a home valued at mor

Local Redfin agents say high costs and frigid weather are the primary reason fewer people are buying and selling homes in Minneapolis. ICE activity and protests are factors too, but smaller ones. Minneapolis pending home sales fell 19.2% year over year during the four weeks ending January 25, the bi

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: February 2, 2026 4:05 pm Use this guide to learn how to find the best mortgage rates and what different terms, fees, and line items mean. The post How to Find the Best Mortgage Rates appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: February 2, 2026 3:23 pm A 50-year mortgage offers lower monthly payments, but at what cost? Learn how this extended loan term affects debt, equity, and your retirement plans. The post The Case for and Against the 50 Year Mortgage appeared first on FastExpert.

I spent part of this sunny Santa Barbara Friday touring two new listings: One in my neighborhood, and one 10 minutes down the road–which, as locals know, is just about the maximum distance we’re willing to drive to do anything. Good thing my kids’ school is a two-minute drive from my house, Trader J

The legendary “Schitt’s Creek” actress passed away on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of wit, sincerity, and deep sense of home.   Catherine O’Hara passed away on Friday at age 71, as reported by Variety. Over the course of her Emmy-winning career, O’Hara, most famous for “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s

President Trump announced Friday that Kevin Warsh is his choice to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Takeaway: The president’s choice to nominate Kevin Warsh is a “business as usual” pick who should inspire confidence from markets and his colleagues. The housing market should expect mortgage rates

A record 33% of U.S. rentals are in large multifamily buildings, while 31% are single-family homes—a record low. As recently as 2021, single-family homes made up the largest share of America’s rental stock. Just 14% of single-family homes are occupied by renters, the lowest share in records dating b

New listings and pending home sales are improving. But the homes that do go under contract are taking a long time to do so.  New listings of U.S. homes for sale rose about 1% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending January 25, the first increase in more than two months.  There are a few key

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: January 28, 2026 5:57 pm Build-to-rent communities are reshaping housing markets. Learn what BTR developments mean for buyers, renters, prices, and neighborhoods. The post The Rise of Build to Rent Communities: What Buyers Should Know appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: January 28, 2026 4:29 pm Find out if you should buy a house in 2026 based on market trends, mortgage forecasts, affordability, and expert advice. The post Should You Buy a House in 2026? Key Insights and Expert Advice appeared first on FastExpert.

The Fed held interest rates steady in its meeting on Wednesday, as expected. This marks the first time since July the Fed hasn’t cut rates.  Takeaway: Mortgage rates will stay where they are as the Fed keeps rates unchanged, as anticipated. The Fed said it doesn’t expect to resume cuts for the fores

From Utah to California to North Carolina, Redfin ranked the 10 most neighborly places in the U.S. Here are the top cities where residents socialize and neighbors lend each other a helping hand. Salt Lake City is the most neighborly city in the United States this year. The Utah capital tops the list

This Week In A Nutshell: There’s a Fed meeting on Wednesday, but it’s unlikely to move mortgage rates. The key driver of rates recently have been White House policies (i.e., the $200B MBS purchase and Greenland). Upcoming Attractions    Another light week on economic data, but there’s a Fed meeting,

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: January 26, 2026 2:54 pm Are we heading toward a buyer’s market? Learn how rates, inventory, and pricing trends signal a shift, and what it means. The post Are We Heading Toward a Buyer’s Market? appeared first on FastExpert.

As we settle into the new year and look ahead to what’s next, we’re excited to welcome the agents who joined Redfin in December. Their experience, energy, and drive are already making an impact and helping us build momentum for the months ahead. We’re proud to have them on board as we gear up for a

The weekly average mortgage rate fell to a 3-year low, nudging some house hunters and sellers off the sidelines.  U.S. pending home sales fell 2.9% year over year during the four weeks ending January 18, the smallest decline in over a month, as mortgage rates declined. Mortgage-purchase applications

President Trump called for a ban on Wall Street investors purchasing single-family homes, and reiterated an order for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy billions in mortgage bonds.  President Trump’s speech at the World Economic Speech in Davos on Wednesday was partly focused on housing reform, thoug

This Week In A Nutshell: Rates are climbing to kick off the week after turmoil in the Japanese bond market and President Trump’s intensified rhetoric on Greenland. The focus this week will be on the president’s expected housing affordability announcements during his speech Wednesday at the World Eco

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: January 20, 2026 6:18 pm Home values have skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Whether you have bought, sold, or even looked into buying or selling a home over the past two years, you have undoubtedly noticed an increase in property value. This increase has moti