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Pending home sales are declining, and the homes that are selling are taking more than two months to find a buyer. But new listings are improving, and Redfin agents are hopeful that falling costs will attract more buyers  in time for the spring selling season.  The 2026 housing market is

AuthorReal Estate Experts.  Date: February 4, 2026 2:22 pm Are you thinking of selling your home to your child? Understand the available methods, the pros and cons of each. The post How to Sell Your House to Your Child appeared first on FastExpert.

AuthorDebbie Sagorin.  Date: February 4, 2026 12:19 pm In the Irvine, CA housing market, buyers will have more choices, sellers must price correctly and mortgage rates matter. The post Irvine, CA Housing Market: 2026 Outlook appeared first on FastExpert.

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

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 biggest

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

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 to hold steady;

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 back to

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

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

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

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

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 rose 5%