Housing market data — prices, inventory, affordability, and the trends shaping residential real estate.
New Construction Falls to 5-Year Low as Price Floor Nears
New construction starts have collapsed to their lowest level in five years, signaling that builders have hit a ceiling on what buyers can stomach payi…
Which Homebuying Trade-Offs Do Buyers Sometimes Regret?
Homebuyers frequently sacrifice neighborhood quality, school districts, and commute times to afford properties, choices they later regret. Redfin's an…
7 Home Improvements to Skip Before Listing Your Home
Sellers planning to list their homes should avoid seven specific renovation projects that drain time and money without boosting sale prices. These imp…
It’s All in The Details: 8 Small Tips For Staging Your House to Sell
Staging a home for sale requires attention to small details that buyers notice immediately. Redfin outlines eight practical tactics that shift buyer p…
How Many Boxes Do I Need to Move? A Simple Guide to Estimating the Right Amount
Moving requires careful planning, and underestimating box needs creates costly delays and frustration. The right number depends on home size, belongin…
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation: What Should Beginners Focus on? (Rookie Reply)
New real estate investors face a fundamental choice: pursue properties that generate immediate monthly income through rent, or buy assets positioned f…
6 Reasons Why Buyers Walk Away After Touring a Home
Buyers frequently abandon homes after touring them, a pattern that costs sellers time and money while signaling deeper market realities. Redfin's ana…
Location vs Property Size: What Matters More When Buying a Home?
Home buyers face a persistent trade-off. They can chase square footage in weaker markets or accept smaller properties in prime locations. Redfin's ana…
Low-Maintenance Living: Top Features That Make a Home Easier to Maintain
Homebuyers increasingly prioritize low-maintenance features to reduce time and money spent on upkeep. Smart design choices and durable materials separ…
Heartland’s Affordable Innovation Oasis Emerges as a Real Estate Powerhouse
Champaign-Urbana's housing market is experiencing a surge driven by high demand and constrained inventory in the university town. The University of Il…
Mortgage Rate Lock-In Persists, With Ultralow Rate Holders Showing Little Sign of Budging
Nearly 50% of US homeowners sit on mortgages locked at 4% or lower, creating a structural barrier to housing supply and keeping the market frozen in p…
Zillow: $1,000/Month Cash Flow Exists in These Markets
Zillow data reveals rental markets generating $1,000 monthly cash flow in select U.S. cities, signaling investor appetite is returning. The real estat…
A Glut of Inventory is on the Way—How Should Investors Prepare?
# A Glut of Inventory is on the Way—How Should Investors Prepare? A wave of new housing inventory is entering the market, forcing real estate investo…
The Housing Market Is Shifting. Here’s What Rookies Should Do. (Rookie Reply)
First-time homebuyers face a reshaped market. Home prices have softened from recent peaks, and mortgage rates have retreated from 2023-2024 highs, cre…
How to Set Up A Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Landlords
# How to Set Up A Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Landlords New landlords converting a home into a rental property must navigate financ…
Buying a House Sight Unseen? Read This First
Buying a house without seeing it in person carries serious risks that buyers should understand before committing. Remote purchases have grown, particu…
How Many Houses Do People Look at Before Buying and When to Make an Offer
# How Many Houses Do People Look at Before Buying and When to Make an Offer The typical homebuyer tours 10 properties before making an offer, accordi…
High prices, hesitant demand weigh on June new home sales
New home sales slowed in June despite a modest monthly bounce, as elevated prices and buyer reluctance continue to dampen demand across the residentia…
Mortgage defaults level off in June, FHA new defaults down 15%
Mortgage delinquencies stabilized in June as borrowers continued managing payment obligations despite persistent economic pressures. The delinquency r…
Homes Are Selling for Much Less Than You Think | July 2026 Housing Market Update
# Homes Are Selling for Much Less Than You Think The gap between headline prices and actual sale prices has widened significantly through the first h…
2026 Housing Market Predictions: Seller Pain is Far From Over
The 2026 housing market shows no signs of relief for sellers facing persistent headwinds that dominated the first half of the year. Supply constraint…
20 Tips to Increase Curb Appeal Before Selling
# 20 Tips to Increase Curb Appeal Before Selling Sellers boost their home's market performance by fixing the exterior before listing. Curb appeal dri…
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Housing market data — prices, inventory, affordability, and the trends shaping residential real estate.