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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Condo HOA Fees Surge in Florida Amid Insurance Crisis

August 22, 2024

HOA dues are up more than 15% from a year ago in Tampa, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, compared with a median gain of 6% across

Existing Home Sales Rose 0.6% Last Month, But Were At the Lowest July Level on Record

August 19, 2024

Sales of existing homes fell 2% year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.1 million in July. Pending sales were down 3%

Investor Home Purchases Post Biggest Increase in Two Years

August 15, 2024

Investor home purchases rose 3% year over year in the second quarter amid strong demand from renters, many of whom can’t afford to buy homes.

The Typical Teacher Can Afford 48% of Apartments Near Their School—Up From 41% Last Year. But They Can Afford Just 14% of Homes for Sale

August 14, 2024

Rental affordability has improved thanks to flattening rents and a modest increase in teacher pay. In Portland, OR, the typical teacher can afford 91% of

Thousands More People Are Moving In Than Out of Fire- and Flood-Prone America, Fueled by Migration to Texas and Florida

August 5, 2024

America’s high-fire-risk counties saw a net inflow of 63,000 people last year, driven by migration to Texas. High-flood-risk counties saw a net inflow of 16,000,

Renter Nation: America’s Renter Population Is Growing Three Times Faster Than Its Homeowner Population Amid Rise in Homebuying Costs

August 2, 2024

The number of renter households grew 1.9% in the second quarter—one of the biggest gains in recent years. The number of homeowner households rose 0.6%—the