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Housing costs are frightful and economic jitters are in the air, leading some buyers to leave sellers in the lurch. Just over 53,000 home-purchase agreements nationwide were canceled in September, equal to 15% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s up from 13.6% a year earlier.    This

U.S. home prices increased 0.2% from a month earlier in September on a seasonally adjusted basis. On a year-over-year basis, home prices rose 3%, the slowest rate recorded in Redfin Home Price Index (RHPI) data going back to 2012. San Diego (+1.7%) recorded the highest month-over-month price growth

AuthorAmanda Dodge.  Date: October 20, 2025 4:43 pm Know before you buy! Pros and cons of buying an old house if you are considering exploring established neighborhoods in your area. The post Pros and Cons of Buying an Old House appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorChristy Crouch.  Date: October 20, 2025 2:19 pm Expert Insight from a 30 year industry leader. Virginia housing market is finding a new normal, bringing new opportunity. The post Inside the Virginia Housing Market: From Bidding Wars to Balance appeared first on FastExpert.

Last Week In A Nutshell  Geopolitical tensions and regional bank worries brought rates down last week as investors piled into the safety of Treasuries from the stock market. Upcoming Attractions CPI report (Friday): Originally scheduled for Oct. 15, the CPI data will be released on Friday Oct. 24 to

The typical home that sold last month went for 1.4% less than its final list price—the biggest September discount in six years—as a slow housing market empowered buyers to negotiate. The typical home that sold also spent 50 days on the market—the slowest September pace in nearly a decade. Existing-h

29% of U.S. homebuyers are paying in cash, down essentially unchanged from last year and down from a peak of nearly 35% two years ago due to declining mortgage rates.  The typical down payment is climbing, partly because in today’s expensive market, many buyers are affluent. It now sits at a record

California compounds and Colorado ski houses made up the lion’s share of September’s most expensive home sales.  The Green Gables estate in the Bay Area, which consists of seven houses on 74 acres, was the most expensive home sale of September, bringing in $85 million.  It’s followed by an Aspen, CO

Even though mortgage rates are sitting near their lowest level in a year, house hunters are spooked by stubbornly high home prices and jitters about a possible recession and the government shutdown.  New listings of U.S. homes for sale rose 4.1% year over year during the four weeks ending October 12

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: October 15, 2025 3:32 pm Can you sell a house with lis pendens? Yes—but it’s complicated. Learn legal hurdles, buyer challenges, and strategies to clear title before listing. The post Can You Sell a House with Lis Pendens? appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: October 15, 2025 2:00 pm Can you sell a house if you are behind on payments? Yes—sell quickly, clear debt, and avoid the lasting impact of foreclosure. The post Can You Sell a House If You’re Behind on Payments? appeared first on FastExpert.

Last Week In A Nutshell Rates ended the week about 10 bps lower following renewed trade tensions with China. Upcoming Attractions  This is a light week, especially if the shutdown continues. CPI report: Originally scheduled for Wednesday, but will be released October 24, regardless of when the gover

Pending home sales are declining, with some house hunters waiting for mortgage rates to drop lower and some feeling jittery about the economy. New listings of U.S. homes for sale rose 2.3% year over year during the four weeks ending October 5, the biggest increase in over three months. Some sellers

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: October 8, 2025 3:58 pm Can you sell a house in foreclosure? Yes—if you act fast. Learn how timelines, lender cooperation, and smart pricing can help The post Can You Sell a House in Foreclosure? appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorLisa Barton.  Date: October 8, 2025 12:43 pm Buying a home in Florida is a dream for many, but there are 6 essential elements you must understand about Florida before the purchase. The post What to Look for When Buying a Home in Florida  appeared first on FastExpert.

Some Americans are changing plans because they’re directly impacted by the shutdown, and others are wary of making a big purchase because of economic uncertainty. But most are moving forward with purchases. Roughly one in six (17%) Americans are delaying a major purchase like a home or car because o

Roughly 56,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in August, equal to 15.1% of homes that went under contract that month—the highest August percentage in records dating back to 2017. Buyers frequently back out of deals when they find issues during the inspection, they have trouble selling t

AuthorKelsey Heath.  Date: October 6, 2025 6:15 pm How much lower can you offer on a house without losing it? Get savvy negotiation tips that save money wisely. The post Going Below Asking Price: How Much Lower Can You Offer? appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorDebbie Sagorin.  Date: October 6, 2025 1:35 pm Multi-generational homes are on the rise with attractive cost-savings and communal living that make life easier for all generations. The post The Rise of Multi-Generational Homes appeared first on FastExpert.

Last Week In A Nutshell Rates eased due to a surprisingly negative ADP jobs report, which stayed in the spotlight as the government shutdown sidelined the official jobs report. Upcoming Attractions Jobless claims (Thursday): Expected to stay in the 220,000 range, similar to the last few years. Unive