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Luxury Home Prices Keep Climbing Despite Sluggish Demand
Luxury home prices rose 4.6% in December—more than triple the gain in non luxury prices. Only two major metro areas saw declines. Redfin agents say
Black Gen Zers and Millennials Are Half As Likely to Own Their Home As White Counterparts
Just 14% of Black Gen Zers and 32% of Black millennials own their home, roughly half the rate of white Gen Zers and millennials. The
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Tick Up After Strong Manufacturing Report, Key Jobs Data Delayed
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates have drifted slightly higher today after a surprisingly strong ISM (Institute for Supply Management) report suggesting more robust manufacturing
How Climate Disasters Turn Homeowners Into Renters
This piece was originally published on Forbes on January 7, 2026. It’s been one year since the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed homes in
Homebuyers Are Scoring the Biggest Discounts in 13 Years
The typical buyer who scored a home for below the list price in 2025 got a 7.9% discount—the largest since 2012. 1 in 4 buyers
My Friday Tour of Santa Barbara Listings: A Beach-Access Fixer and a Backyard Pool
I spent part of this sunny Santa Barbara Friday touring two new listings: One in my neighborhood, and one 10 minutes down the road–which, as
Luxury Home Prices Keep Climbing Despite Sluggish Demand
Luxury home prices rose 4.6% in December—more than triple the gain in non luxury prices. Only two major metro areas saw declines. Redfin agents say
Black Gen Zers and Millennials Are Half As Likely to Own Their Home As White Counterparts
Just 14% of Black Gen Zers and 32% of Black millennials own their home, roughly half the rate of white Gen Zers and millennials. The
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Tick Up After Strong Manufacturing Report, Key Jobs Data Delayed
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates have drifted slightly higher today after a surprisingly strong ISM (Institute for Supply Management) report suggesting more robust manufacturing
How Climate Disasters Turn Homeowners Into Renters
This piece was originally published on Forbes on January 7, 2026. It’s been one year since the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed homes in
Homebuyers Are Scoring the Biggest Discounts in 13 Years
The typical buyer who scored a home for below the list price in 2025 got a 7.9% discount—the largest since 2012. 1 in 4 buyers
My Friday Tour of Santa Barbara Listings: A Beach-Access Fixer and a Backyard Pool
I spent part of this sunny Santa Barbara Friday touring two new listings: One in my neighborhood, and one 10 minutes down the road–which, as