Housing Market
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September 22, 2025
There were an estimated 506,000 more home sellers than buyers in August, meaning buyers held the negotiating power. But the tables could turn if falling mortgage rates bring more buyers off the sidelines. The number of buyers in the market fell to an estimated 1.4 million last month—the lowest level in records dating back to […]
September 22, 2025
Active listings fell 1.4% in August—the biggest decline since 2023—as homebuying anxiety spilled over to sellers. Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in about a year, which has led to an increase in refinancing activity but hasn’t yet translated into a jump in sales. Redfin expects existing-home sales to end 2025 roughly in line […]
September 18, 2025
Pending home sales are up just 0.8% from a year ago, with many house hunters hoping rates will drop substantially more. But if that were to happen, sellers would regain the upper hand and home prices would likely rise more. The median U.S. home-sale price rose 2.2% year over year during the four weeks ending […]
September 17, 2025
The median home-sale price in Santa Barbara, the most expensive college town in the U.S., is almost $2 million. When it comes to housing, the most expensive college town in the U.S. is Santa Barbara, CA, home to a University of California campus with about 26,000 students. Santa Barbara’s median home-sale price is nearly $2 […]
September 17, 2025
Places anchored by major universities and colleges have their own unique communities and housing needs. Here’s a look at key housing-market stats for U.S. college towns, from Eugene, OR to Madison, WI to Gainesville, FL. With back-to-school season in full swing, we’re taking a look at housing markets in the 50 biggest college towns in […]
