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Salt Lake City is the U.S. metro where Gen Z adults own the highest share (3.6%) of homes with three or more bedrooms.  Virginia Beach, VA (3%), Oklahoma City, OK (2.9%), Louisville, KY (2.7%) and Indianapolis (2.6%) round out the top five.  Nationally, Gen Z adults own just 2.2% of

We’re seeing a small spring rebound, with new listings of homes for sale ticking up. New listings of U.S. homes for sale rose 3% year over year during the four weeks ending April 19, the biggest increase since November.  Pending home sales fell 1.2% year over year, the smallest decline

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: April 22, 2026 3:58 pm This mid term rental model is what many property owners call the “Goldilocks zone.” It’s not too short (avoiding constant guest turnover and strict vacation rental rules) and not too long (keeping the door open for higher furnished rents). The post Beyond

AuthorDesiree Arredondo.  Date: April 21, 2026 1:32 pm Climate change is bringing more heat waves, droughts, heavy rainfall, and wildfires to homes across the United States. Simple upgrades can help your house stand up to these threats while keeping your family comfortable inside. The post Future-Proofing Your Home: Climate-Resilient Upgrades

This Week In A Nutshell: Mortgage-rate volatility has moderated as the United States and Iran near a peace agreement, but succession drama at the Federal Reserve may amp up uncertainty once again as Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh has his confirmation hearing. Upcoming Attractions   Retail sales data for March

Spring is one of the busiest times in the housing market—and having the right agent can make all the difference. From navigating competition to helping buyers and sellers move quickly with confidence, great agents are essential this time of year. We’re excited to welcome Redfin agents who bring the experience

Aziz Sunderji, housing economist and founder of data visualization consultancy Home Economics, also provided data and analysis for this report.  Late April is a sweet spot for sellers; nationwide, homes listed during that period have the highest chance of selling fast and fetching more than the asking price. This is

Nationally, sellers outnumber buyers by 43%—just shy of the largest gap in records dating back to 2013. When sellers outnumber buyers, the buyers who are in the market have bargaining power. 38 of the most populous metro areas were buyer’s markets in March, up from 29 a year earlier. Just

About two-thirds of homeowners who recently made renovations chose to upgrade their home instead of moving to a new place, per a recent Redfin survey.  Within this group of homeowners, millennials and Gen Zers are more likely than older people to remodel instead of move. Most homeowners who renovated in

Pending home sales are declining and touring activity is slumping.  U.S. pending home sales fell 4.1% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending April 12, the biggest decline in over a year.  Sales fell in all but seven of the 50 biggest U.S. metro areas, with the biggest

The median sale price in the Bay Area metro rose 14% year over year in March, compared with a 1% gain nationwide. That helped San Francisco reclaim its title as the most expensive major metro to buy a home. Nationally, the housing market remained sluggish as high costs and economic

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Seattle, a behind-the-scenes industry debate could shape how your home comes to market.  Redfin supports a seller’s choice in how their property is marketed, including premarketing to test pricing and demand. But home sellers in Seattle don’t have this choice because Northwest

A wave of ultra-luxury deals made coastal Florida the center of America’s priciest home sales in March. Other notable sales include Tom Cruise’s former Beverly Hills estate and a Tennessee ranch.  Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan bought 7 Indian Creek Island Road, a waterfront estate on a Miami island known

7% of American workers are canceling plans to make a major purchase, such as buying a home or car, due to their feelings about job security, according to a Redfin survey. Close to one-third (30%) are delaying these major purchase plans. 16% say they have already made a major purchase

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: April 14, 2026 12:19 pm A belief in strong communities and giving back fuels a lot of what we do at FastExpert. This is why, once a quarter, we look to partner with organizations that further this mission. In early 2026, FastExpert partnered with Hungry for Music

Chris Martin, a senior economist on Glassdoor’s economic research team, also provided data and analysis for this report. From higher starting salaries to affordable starter homes, some cities give young people a serious leg up. From Omaha to Anchorage to Hilton Head Island, here are the standout big, medium, and

AuthorAndrew Te.  Date: April 13, 2026 3:48 pm How does rent-to-own work? Rent-to-own is the best way for you to buy a house if you can’t afford it outright. Let’s break it down. The post How Does Rent-to-Own Work? appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: April 13, 2026 3:06 pm Homes with EV chargers can earn up to 3% more than those without and can sell up to 13% faster than comparable homes. The post Does an EV Charger Increase Home Value? appeared first on FastExpert.

This Week In A Nutshell: Mortgage rates have been steadier for the last few weeks. But the risk of outsized mortgage moves remains as markets await the outcome of Iran war ceasefire negotiations. Upcoming Attractions   This week is light on market-moving economic data, as we’ve now gotten the key

Takeaway: Headline inflation, which includes food and energy prices, spiked in March, but rates won’t move much today because core inflation, which ignores those volatile components, remained subdued. The closing of the Strait of Hormuz led to a 0.9% monthly increase (3.3% annual increase) in prices in March, but there