Lily Katz

As a data journalist, Lily is passionate about helping readers understand complex facets of the housing market. She is particularly interested in the issues of climate change, race and gender equality and housing affordability. Prior to working at Redfin, Lily spent four years as a reporter at Bloomberg News in New York City.

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U.S. Home Prices Barely Budged in February

March 24, 2026

Home prices rose 0.1% month over month on a seasonally adjusted basis—the slowest growth in seven months. Prices fell in 16 major metros, with the

There Are 630,000 More Home Sellers Than Buyers—the Biggest Gap on Record

March 23, 2026

When sellers outnumber buyers, the buyers who are in the market have bargaining power. In other words, it’s a buyer’s market. The strongest buyer’s markets

Homebuyers Can Afford to Take Their Time Heading Into Spring 2026

March 19, 2026

The typical home that went under contract in February spent 66 days on the market—the slowest February pace in a decade. The typical buyer scored

The Top 20% of Earners Hold Nearly 60% of America’s Real Estate Wealth

March 18, 2026

By comparison, the bottom 20% of U.S. earners hold just 5% of real estate wealth. The top 1% of earners in America hold 12.7% of

The Oldest Americans Held More Real Estate Wealth Than Ever Before In 2025

March 16, 2026

For the first time, the oldest Americans (70+) held a larger share of real estate wealth than middle-aged Americans (40-54). The 70+ age group is

Letting Home Sellers Test the Waters Before Listing Could Boost Housing Supply as Much as 12%

March 13, 2026

Redfin estimates inventory could increase 6%-12% in markets where sellers have the flexibility to test out pricing strategies before listing. Allowing sellers to gauge early