AuthorAlex Capozzolo.  Date: July 9, 2025 10:33 pm Thinking of selling in PA? Read advice from an expert Realtor and investor to decide if you should renovate or sell as-in in Pennsylvania. The post Renovate or Sell As-Is in Pennsylvania? appeared first on FastExpert.

The number of Redfin.com users based in Canada searching for U.S. homes to rent or buy fell 26.4% from a year earlier in May. That’s a sign that fewer Canadians are moving south of the border or seeking vacation homes in once-popular destinations like Miami and Phoenix. Fewer Canadians are

New listings fell 1% year over year during the four weeks ending June 29, the first decline in nearly six months, with would-be sellers taking notice of slow demand. But it’s worth noting that the weekly average mortgage rate fell to 6.67%, its lowest level since early April.  We’re taking

The U.S. added more jobs than expected in June, and the unemployment rate declined despite expectations that it would increase. Mortgage rates may rise slightly in the short term, but they’ll stay mostly unchanged.  The June jobs report was stronger than expected. That means mortgage rates will tick up slightly

The daily average mortgage rate dipped to 6.67% to start July, down from roughly 7.1% five weeks earlier. On-the-fence house hunters should consider jumping in while they have more purchasing power–and more negotiating power.  A homebuyer on a $3,000 monthly budget has gained $16,000 in purchasing power in the last

In closing today’s $2-billion sale of Redfin to Rocket, Redfin has made a careful inventory of every asset to convey to our new home: the sofas, the coffee table, the books. And now that we’ve rolled down the door of the van and set the latch, we just realized that

We’re excited to announce that Redfin is now officially part of Rocket Companies! By joining forces with America’s largest mortgage lender¹, Rocket Mortgage, we’re creating a more connected experience from your first online home search all the way to closing day.  We’re still the #1 brokerage website² and the place

Condo prices fell amid increasing HOA fees and insurance costs. Single-family home prices, by comparison, rose 0.5%.  Condo sales dropped 12%—more than three times as much as sales of single-family homes. Florida is the epicenter of the condo slump, with prices and sales down over 30% in some areas. The

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Would-be sellers are pulling back as it becomes more clear the housing market is tilting in buyers’ favor in much of the country.  New listings of U.S. homes for sale are up 2.5% from a year ago, the smallest increase in five months. On a local level, new listings are

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: June 26, 2025 2:40 am Many homeowners find themselves at a crossroads when it’s time to sell. Should you take the traditional route with a trusted real estate agent or explore auctions? Each method has its advantages, and the better option depends on your goals, timeline, and

AuthorMike Dotson.  Date: June 25, 2025 4:13 pm Expert Advice: Sometimes it’s better to wait to buy a house. Examine these 6 areas to determine if buying a house is right for you. The post 6 Reasons Why You Should Wait to Buy a House  appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorDebbie Sagorin.  Date: June 25, 2025 12:53 pm It’s essential to take a step back before you fall in love with a home. Check this list of hidden, but critical elements. The post Before You Fall in Love With a Home, Check These Things appeared first on FastExpert.

All of last month’s most expensive home sales were in Southern California, Florida or Manhattan. A Bel Air estate was the most expensive home sale of May, fetching $110 million. Another Los Angeles home, a Spanish villa in neighboring Holmby Hills, came in second, with a sale price of $57.3

U.S. home prices in May ticked down 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis—only the fourth time in the past decade when prices have posted a monthly decline. Home prices rose 3.6% year over year—the first time annual growth has been below 4% since July 2023. 32 of the 50 most

The risk of selling at a loss varies significantly in different parts of the country; nearly 20% of sellers are at risk of losing money in San Francisco, compared to virtually 0% of sellers in Providence, RI. Nearly one in 10 condos are at risk of selling at a loss.

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: June 24, 2025 3:09 am Most buyers usually budget for items like finance fees and inspections, but most are surprised by the hidden costs of buying a home that can add up to thousands. The hidden expenses don’t end on closing day but continue on with each

Home prices, while at a record high for this time of year, are growing at the slowest clip since 2023 because sellers outnumber buyers. Active listings hit a 5-year high in May, while existing-home sales hit a 7-month low. It took 38 days for the typical home to go under

While the median home-sale price is sitting at a record high, it’s notably lower than the median asking price. That’s because sellers are open to negotiating in today’s cooling housing market, in which sellers outnumber buyers. The median U.S. home-sale price hit a record $396,500 during the four weeks ending

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: June 20, 2025 4:18 am More homeowners than ever are converting their primary residences into investment properties, opting to hold onto the homes and rent them out instead of selling them when they move out. Some people believe they can earn extra money each month with these