The U.S. housing market is still feeling the chill, with the number of homes changing hands dropping to the lowest level in three decades , according to a new Redfin report. Only 28 out of every 1,000 homes  were sold in the first nine months of the year — a clear sign that both buyers and sellers are holding back . Why It’s Happening Rate lock effect:  Many homeowners are keeping their low-rate mortgages (below 5%) and don’t want to sell and buy again at today’s higher rates

The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates by a quarter point  is offering a glimmer of relief for the housing market. Mortgage rates have dropped again — averaging 6.17% for the week ending Oct. 30 , according to Freddie Mac. That’s the fourth straight week  of declines. While the Fed doesn’t directly control mortgage rates, its actions often influence them — especially adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) , which tend to react more quickly to rate changes. What

The housing market is finally cooling after years of wild swings. According to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index , home prices across the U.S. grew just 1.5% year-over-year in August  — the slowest pace since 2023. And in 9 of the 20 biggest metro areas, prices are actually down. Where Prices Are Falling Most of the soft spots are in the South and West , including several big California metros — San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, and even Seattle . These markets

This fall, the Bay Area housing market paints a fascinating picture of divergence across regions and price points  — driven largely by how each area is influenced by the ongoing AI boom  and shifting buyer priorities. 🔹 Santa Clara County: The Tech Core Leads the Charge The South Bay  continues to shine as the most active core market this season. Median single-family price:  $2.0M ( +3.6% YoY ) Sales:  Up 13.8% Median days on market:  Just 10 days Cities such as Palo Alto (

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home this year, good news — the best week to buy in 2025 is officially here. According to Realtor.com®, the week starting October 12  marks the sweet spot of the year for homebuyers — a time when listings are up, prices are down, and competition eases  just enough to make a real difference. 💡 Why This Week Matters Here’s what makes this window so special: More homes to choose from:   Realtor.com projects nearly 33% more active listings

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