Lily Katz

As a data journalist, Lily is passionate about helping readers understand complex facets of the housing market. She is particularly interested in the issues of climate change, race and gender equality and housing affordability. Prior to working at Redfin, Lily spent four years as a reporter at Bloomberg News in New York City.

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Homebuyers Can Afford to Take Their Time Heading Into Spring 2026

March 19, 2026

The typical home that went under contract in February spent 66 days on the market—the slowest February pace in a decade. The typical buyer scored

The Top 20% of Earners Hold Nearly 60% of America’s Real Estate Wealth

March 18, 2026

By comparison, the bottom 20% of U.S. earners hold just 5% of real estate wealth. The top 1% of earners in America hold 12.7% of

The Oldest Americans Held More Real Estate Wealth Than Ever Before In 2025

March 16, 2026

For the first time, the oldest Americans (70+) held a larger share of real estate wealth than middle-aged Americans (40-54). The 70+ age group is

Letting Home Sellers Test the Waters Before Listing Could Boost Housing Supply as Much as 12%

March 13, 2026

Redfin estimates inventory could increase 6%-12% in markets where sellers have the flexibility to test out pricing strategies before listing. Allowing sellers to gauge early

Back on the Market: Relistings Jump as Home Sellers Bet on Stronger Spring Market

March 5, 2026

Nearly 45,000 sellers who delisted their homes last year relisted them in January—the highest January number in records dating back a decade. This could further

West Palm Beach’s Luxury Housing Market Is Booming, With Sales Up 30%

March 2, 2026

Luxury pending home sales in West Palm Beach posted a larger gain than any other major metro in January, rising almost six times faster than