Selling

The August 3, 2026 Housing Market Outlook video gives you the info you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, renter, or industry professional.

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, according to Redfin agents. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes are still selling quickly, showing that buyer demand is strong for desirable properties. The U.S. housing market has settled into a slower…

The July data show a market coasting but not outright decelerating: asking prices fell for a ninth straight month at a near-record pace, yet homes are selling a bit quicker than a year ago and pending sales rose for an eighth straight month.

Cheers to the 40 Redfin agents who were recognized in the Chicago Magazine‘s annual ranking of the metro area’s top real estate professionals. It highlights their outstanding sales performance and dedication to helping homebuyers and sellers throughout the six-county Chicago metro area:  Daniel Close (Rank: No. 13) Niko Voutsinas (Rank: No. 23)  Melissa Kingsbury (Rank:…

The July 27, 2026 Housing Market Outlook video gives you the info you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, renter, or industry professional.

New listings inched up week over week, but they’re near their lowest level since the start of 2026. Still, there are many more sellers than buyers in the market, giving buyers negotiating power.  U.S. pending home sales fell 1.3% week over week to their lowest level in three months during the four weeks ending July…

The July 13, 2026 Housing Market Outlook video gives you the info you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, renter, or industry professional.

Traditionally, most homes for sale appear on all the major real estate portals the day they list. While this gives the home maximum visibility on day one, it also puts pressure on sellers to nail a one-shot listing—or risk making a bad first impression. But now many sellers also have a new option: a soft-launch,…