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Lily Katz

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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Home Purchases Fell Through at the Highest Rate in Nearly a Year in August

Some homebuyers got cold feet as mortgage rates hit the highest level in over two decades and prices continued to rise, but buyer demand and new listings have stabilized following months of declines. Residential real estate deals are falling through at the highest rate in almost a year as high mortgage rates give homebuyers sticker

1 in 10 Home Sellers Are Moving Because They’re Being Called Back to the Office: Survey

Return-to-office mandates are forcing some people to choose between selling their home at a loss or losing their job. Roughly 20% of surveyed sellers say they’re moving due to safety/crime concerns, a desire to live somewhere more aligned with their social views and/or lower taxes. About 10% of respondents cite discrimination in their neighborhood and/or

Pending Home Sales Ticked Up in July But Still Hovered Near Recent Low

Pending sales have stabilized following months of steep declines, but homebuyer demand remains below pre-pandemic levels as house hunters grapple with elevated mortgage rates, high prices and a lack of supply. Pending home sales inched up in July—rising 0.7% from a month earlier to the highest level since the start of the year on a

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