On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine broke down Realtor.com® data showing 61.9% of Q4 2025 home views came from out-of-market shoppers, with 87 of the top 100 metros now driven by relocation demand.
He also covered Redfin’s finding that the median first-time buyer age fell to 35 in 2025 as the repeat buyer age dropped to 47.
To wrap up, Byron reviewed the latest U.S. Department of Labor report, with initial claims rising to 212,000 while insured unemployment held steady at 1.2%.
