A new Redfin analysis examines the U.S. cities that are the most competitive housing markets in 2025, where homes are selling rapidly and often above asking price amid constrained supply
In November, home sellers outnumbered buyers by an unprecedented margin — about 37.2% — creating a pronounced buyer’s market with more negotiating power for purchasers and the largest imbalance recorded since at least 2013
Sluggish buyer demand pushed listings lower in November, while pending sales posted their steepest decline in nearly a year and homes took the longest to sell for any November in almost a decade
House hunters nationwide are increasingly clicking into climate-risk data on listings in the wake of major wildfires or hurricanes — but that spike in concern tends to fade within a few months
Realtor.com reports a slow but tangible improvement for homebuyers in November, fueled by increasing inventory, declining rates, and better affordability
Starter-home sales rose 4.9% year-over-year in October, increasing for the 14th consecutive month, with San Francisco recording the biggest jump in starter-home sales
Redfin predicts that 2026 will usher in a “Great Housing Reset” — a gradual rebound in the U.S. housing market, driven by rising incomes outpacing home-price growth, more affordable mortgage rates, modest price increases, and slowly improving homebuying
The number of home listings that were pulled off the market rose to a historically high level in September, with many homeowners opting to stay put rather than accept a low offer.
Luxury home sales increased 2.9% year-over-year, while non-luxury sales rose 0.7%, as luxury inventory climbed 6.4% year-over-year, compared to a 9.5% increase in non-luxury inventory, posting their highest October levels in at least five years
Rural homebuyers need to earn at least $75,000 to afford the typical home, up from $36,000 before the pandemic, with the median home sale price in rural areas up 61% from before the pandemic