
Just 2.5% of U.S. Homes Changed Hands This Year, The Lowest Rate in Decades
Only 2.5% of U.S. homes changed hands in the first eight months of 2024. The rate of home sales and home listings are both down
As a data journalist, Mark helps to explain the range of economic factors impacting the housing market. Prior to joining Redfin, he spent seven years in content operations at real-time information company Dataminr, following reporting and editing roles in Australia, SE Asia and the Middle East.

Only 2.5% of U.S. homes changed hands in the first eight months of 2024. The rate of home sales and home listings are both down

The asking rent for a new apartment fell to $1,746 in the second quarter, down 6.2% from a year ago. One-bedroom apartments fell the most,

48% of all homes for sale in August had been on the market for at least 60 days, up from 43% a year ago. The

Home prices grew 0.5% month over month in August, the fastest pace since April. On a year-over-year basis, home prices rose 6.7%, the smallest annual

The median asking rent climbed for the fifth consecutive month, up 0.9% year over year to $1,645. Rents dropped 17.9% in Austin—more than any other

Condo inventory is soaring and pending sales are dropping in major Florida and Texas metros like Miami, Jacksonville, Austin and San Antonio, causing prices to

Only 2.5% of U.S. homes changed hands in the first eight months of 2024. The rate of home sales and home listings are both down

The asking rent for a new apartment fell to $1,746 in the second quarter, down 6.2% from a year ago. One-bedroom apartments fell the most,

48% of all homes for sale in August had been on the market for at least 60 days, up from 43% a year ago. The

Home prices grew 0.5% month over month in August, the fastest pace since April. On a year-over-year basis, home prices rose 6.7%, the smallest annual

The median asking rent climbed for the fifth consecutive month, up 0.9% year over year to $1,645. Rents dropped 17.9% in Austin—more than any other

Condo inventory is soaring and pending sales are dropping in major Florida and Texas metros like Miami, Jacksonville, Austin and San Antonio, causing prices to