Where you live can shape more than your commute — it can shape your dog's daily routine, too. Redfin partnered with @RoverDotCom to rank 109 U.S. cities on dog walks, combining Redfin's Walk Score with Rover's first-party breed data. San Francisco, New York, and Jersey City lead the list, and 8 of the top 10 cities are on the East Coast. "Being able to go outside and take their dog for a walk can be a meaningful part of deciding where to live," said Sheharyar Bokhari, Redfin principal economist. Read the full report below.redfin.com/blog/us-best-citi…

Nearly half of homebuyers are getting a little something extra at the closing table. 🏡 44.7% of U.S. home sales included a seller concession in August, as buyers gained more negotiating power in today’s market. And in some Sun Belt metros? That share is closer to 70%. See where buyers have the most leverage: bit.ly/4yd9Sue #realestate

October could be a sweet spot for homebuyers looking for a deal. 🍁 🏠 Our analysis found that buyers in 16 major U.S. metros typically see some of their best negotiating opportunities in October, as sellers may become more open to price cuts and concessions. #realestate See where and when the best deals tend to show up: redfin.com/news/october-best…

Buyers have more breathing room than they’ve had in years. Pending home sales dipped to their lowest level in nearly 3 years, while new listings are still up 1.5% year over year. With more homes to choose from and less competition, today’s buyers have more room to negotiate. #realestate More on the market: redfin.com/news/housing-mark…

The Fed hiked by 25 bps as expected and officially projected another hike this year, but Chairman Warsh’s remarks suggest more may be on the way. The committee unanimously agreed to a hike today and projected another hike or two through 2027, but that may undershoot the reality as Fed officials seem to think that pressing the brakes on the economy requires a higher level of rates than they did previously. redfin.com/news/mortgage-rat…

Gen Z and millennials are both leaving pricey metros. Where they’re going? That’s where the generations split. Gen Z is chasing job opportunities in places like D.C., Austin and Nashville, while millennials are looking for more house for their money in Houston and Atlanta. See where young Americans are moving: redfin.com/news/where-gen-z-… #realestate

Congratulations to the Redfin agents named to our President’s Club for the first half of 2026! Celebrating their hard work, expertise and dedication to delivering for their clients every day. 👏 #realestate See the full list: redfin.com/news/congratulati…

Florida’s luxury housing market is heating up. 🌴 Luxury home prices jumped 18% year over year in Miami, and 15.4% in Tampa in July, the two biggest increases among the 50 most populous U.S. metros. #realestate See the full data: redfin.com/news/luxury-housi…

Faster home sales and more negotiating power for buyers? Both can be true in San Diego. Homes are selling 8 days faster than they were a year ago, but sellers still outnumber buyers. That means the market you experience can depend a lot on what you’re buying, from competition for turn-key single-family homes, to more room to negotiate on condos, and townhomes. And whether you’re buying or selling, getting an early read on the market can make a difference. With Redfin Early Access, buyers can discover listings before they hit the market, while sellers can gauge real buyer interest before going fully live. #realestate redfin.com/news/san-diego-da…

In July, 1 in 7 home-purchase agreements fell through, the highest share in nearly three years. But cancellations aren’t suddenly surging, the bigger story is that buyers have more negotiating power. With nearly 51% more sellers than buyers, homebuyers have more options and more leverage when inspections uncover problems, appraisals come in low or the terms of a deal aren’t right. Redfin Chief Economist @FairweatherPhD, and Redfin Lead Agent Vanessa Leimback, break down what’s happening, and what buyers and sellers can do to navigate today’s housing market. piped.video/watch?v=azTuDl68…

More homes are hitting the market, but fewer buyers are purchasing them, giving house hunters an opportunity to negotiate prices and ask for concessions. Chen Zhao, Redfin’s head of economics research said, “House hunters should consider homes that have been listed for several weeks; sellers of those homes may be willing to accept an offer under asking price, provide concessions like a mortgage-rate buydown or make repairs based on an inspection. Sellers should resist the urge to price based on what a neighbor got a year or two ago: Pricing a home correctly from the start can be the difference between attracting a serious buyer and lingering on the market”. #realestate redfin.com/news/housing-mark…

Texas buyers may have a window to find a deal. 🏡 Houston is the state’s strongest buyer’s market, followed by San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth. Sellers are cutting prices and offering concessions, but well-priced, move-in-ready homes can still draw multiple offers. Why now through late September could be prime time to buy: redfin.com/news/texas-buyers… #realestate

Buyers have more room to negotiate. 🏡 Sellers outnumbered buyers by 51% in July, while the number of buyers in the market fell to a record low. Nearly 80% of major U.S. metros are now buyer’s markets, and in most of them, the balance shifted even further in buyers’ favor last month. Still, real estate is local. Just six major metros remain seller’s markets, led by the New York City suburbs. See where your market stands in Redfin’s latest analysis. #realestate redfin.com/news/buyers-vs-se…

Humboldt Park, Huntly and Belmont Cragin are Chicago's hottest neighborhoods of 2026, offering a mix of space, amenities, and affordability. According to Redfin Principal agent Dan Close, these neighborhoods tend to appeal to buyers who want to stay close to established communities and popular places without paying top dollar. redfin.com/news/chicago-hott…

For working families, the cost of a home is only part of the affordability equation. New Redfin and Winnie research finds that the typical family buying a home today would spend roughly 52% of their income on housing and childcare combined, and where you live can make a major difference. That’s why we’re partnering with @Winnie to bring local childcare information to every for-sale home listing on Redfin, helping families consider more of the costs that come with deciding where to call home. See how housing and childcare costs stack up across the country. ⬇️ piped.video/mX-HA36f6qM?is=0dgA…

Inglewood, Spring Hill and Christiana are Nashville’s hottest neighborhoods of 2026, offering buyers relative affordability and value while rising home prices help them stand out in one of the nation’s strongest buyer’s markets. Jim Carollo, Redfin’s Nashville Market Manager said, “Whether it’s a larger yard, a specific-style home or a shorter commute, buyers feel they’re getting more for their money than they would in many of Nashville’s higher-priced neighborhoods. That’s especially important in today’s market, where buyers have more options and more time to make decisions". redfin.com/news/nashville-ho…

Closed home sales dipped to their lowest level in almost two years, while home prices remained near record highs. At the same time, buyer demand is heating up in some metros and cooling quickly in others. For buyers, that could mean more negotiating room. For sellers, it makes understanding your local market, and pricing accordingly, even more important. Head to the link before for the full report on the latest on home prices, buyer demand, inventory and the markets bucking the national trend. 🏡 redfin.com/news/pending-sale…

Homebuyers have more choices and more time to make decisions as the market has slowed this summer and sellers are increasingly adjusting their expectations to match. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes are still selling quickly, showing that buyer demand is strong for desirable properties. Chen Zhao, Redfin’s Head of Economics Research said, “Buyers should use this time to explore the market more seriously, while sellers should consider what they’re willing to sacrifice to make a deal happen". #realestate redfin.com/news/summer-housi…

The typical San Francisco home now sells for over $1 million more than it did when the housing market hit rock bottom after the Great Financial Crisis. That underscores the region’s remarkably resilient market, largely thanks to the city’s robust tech industry, and, in recent years, its place as the epicenter of the AI boom. bit.ly/4fqX1wb #realestate