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Florida dominates the list of most common migration destinations. Boise and Spokane are also popular.  But movement into Florida has slowed significantly since the pandemic boom.  Homebuyers are leaving big-city job hubs like Los Angeles and New York. They’re also moving away from the Bay Area, but that’s not nearly

AuthorAndrew Te.  Date: March 9, 2026 2:14 pm Buying or selling a house is a huge deal, and it’s one of the most important financial choices you’ll ever make. The post How to Reach Out and Contact a Real Estate Agent appeared first on FastExpert.

This Week In A Nutshell: Rates may continue to be volatile as the Middle East conflict expands and new inflation data is released. Upcoming Attractions   Our attention will be on the ever-changing situation in Iran and associated market reaction.  It’s also a consequential week for economic data, with the

AuthorDarren Robertson.  Date: March 9, 2026 1:29 pm Los Angeles has options for everyone, including families. Discover the top family-friendly neighborhoods in Los Angeles for growing families. The post Top Neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Families appeared first on FastExpert.

The February jobs report is weaker than expected. The report shows that U.S. employers cut more jobs than anticipated last month, and unemployment rose–both signs of a shaky economy. While that would typically drive down mortgage rates, the evolving conflict in Iran is having the opposite effect.  Takeaway: The surprisingly

AuthorSteph Matarazzo.  Date: March 5, 2026 11:23 am Property taxes in Florida reset upon sale, often resulting in a supplemental tax bill that doubles or triples the previous owner’s rate. The cost of home insurance in Florida 2026 projects to remain three to four times the national average, requiring specific

Nearly 45,000 sellers who delisted their homes last year relisted them in January—the highest January number in records dating back a decade. This could further boost housing supply, enabling homebuyers to score even bigger discounts than they’re already getting. Relistings are most common in pricey West Coast markets like the

High prices and economic uncertainty kept demand muted; now, rates are already rising again and global tensions could add to homebuyer hesitation.  The median monthly housing payment was $2,591 during the four weeks ending March 1, down 2.8% year over year.  Payments are falling largely thanks to the weekly average

AuthorWhitney Bontrager.  Date: March 4, 2026 9:55 pm From Should We Sell to Closing Day- Get your complete home selling checklist and be confident and prepared for a successful home sale! The post The Complete Home Selling Checklist: Your Guide to Sell a Home appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorWhitney Bontrager.  Date: March 4, 2026 9:55 pm From Should We Sell to Closing Day- Get your complete home selling checklist and be confident and prepared for a successful home sale! The post The Complete Home Selling Checklist: Your Guide to Sell a Home appeared first on FastExpert.

Investor activity is sluggish on a national level, with purchases rising just 2%—but it varies widely from metro to metro. In Seattle, investor purchases jumped 37% year over year in the fourth quarter—the biggest gain among the metros Redfin analyzed. Orlando posted the biggest decline, down 16%. U.S. investors bought

Homeowner tenure peaked at 13.4 years in 2020, roughly doubling the average tenure from 2005. Then it declined marginally for four years before ticking up in 2025.  People hanging onto their houses can be an obstacle for first-time homebuyers because it limits inventory and pushes up prices.  Tenure is longest

AuthorWhitney Bontrager.  Date: March 2, 2026 3:53 pm An ADU’s impact on property value is sizable, often adding 15% to 35% or more to market value, depending on location and construction. The post ADU Impact on Property Value: Does a ‘Granny Pod’ Pay Off? appeared first on FastExpert.

This Week In A Nutshell: We’re in for an unpredictable week with potentially significant moves in rates between the ongoing Iran conflict and important job market data on Friday.   Upcoming Attractions   The two key economic data points this week are the jobs report and retail sales, both on

Luxury pending home sales in West Palm Beach posted a larger gain than any other major metro in January, rising almost six times faster than non luxury sales. Luxury prices jumped 11%—more than double the national gain. West Palm Beach, which some call “Wall Street South,” has seen its luxury

21% of U.S. mortgaged homeowners have a rate of 6% or higher, the highest share in a decade. 20% have a rate under 3%, the lowest share in 5 years.  The shift in mortgage-rate distribution reflects the fact that rates have been above 6% for nearly 4 years.  Redfin economists

AuthorPreston Hicks.  Date: February 26, 2026 4:36 pm Expert Advice: Is it a good time to sell in Utah? Discover the truth of what’s happening in the local market from an expert real estate agent The post Is 2026 a Good Time to Sell a Home in Utah County? appeared

This Week In A Nutshell: The White House’s response to the Supreme Court invalidating President Trump’s tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and Tuesday’s State of the Union address will dominate this week. There’s little economic data coming down the pipeline. Upcoming Attractions   We are unlikely to

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