Housing Market
Nearly 80% of Major Metros Are Now Buyer’s Markets
Redfin data shows homebuyer demand at a record low in July, giving buyers leverage in nearly 80% of major U.S. housing markets.
August 14, 2026
Redfin data shows homebuyer demand at a record low in July, giving buyers leverage in nearly 80% of major U.S. housing markets.
Home sales data from NAR and Redfin shows a housing market that cooled in July, with sales dropping to the lowest point in nearly two years.
Swanepoel Power 200 reveals the 2026 top 10 real estate leaders, with 5 new names, Robert Reffkin at No. 1, and a major industry power shift.
Redfin reports July homes took 43 days to sell, the slowest summer pace since 2015, as pending sales hit a two-year low and prices rose 1.4% to $443,867.
BAM’s Q2 2025 earnings roundup breaks down key financials from 10 major real estate companies. Compass reported $2.06B in revenue with 21% transaction growth, Zillow’s mortgage revenue rose 41%, and Real Brokerage posted its first-ever quarterly profit.
CoStar sues Zillow, alleging unauthorized use of nearly 47,000 copyrighted real estate photos across multiple platforms. The suit claims the infringement supported Zillow’s rental growth and could lead to over $1 billion in damages.
Compass has filed a motion to block Zillow’s new Listing Access Standards (LAS), citing potential business losses and consumer harm. The case could have broad implications for agents using pre-MLS marketing strategies.
Redfin’s latest housing report shows the median U.S. home-sale price hit a record $396,500 for the four weeks ending June 15, 2025—up 1% year over year. Despite the high, homes are selling for roughly $26,000 below the median asking price of $422,238.
Compass filed a federal lawsuit against Zillow on Monday, accusing the portal of anticompetitive practices over its ban on private listings.
The latest Redfin report shows the typical U.S. homebuyer put down $62,468 in April 2025—down about 1% year over year, marking the first annual decline in nearly two years. Byron Lazine broke down the numbers in today’s Hot Sheet.
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales explains why the company didn’t issue a public CCP statement and why its MLS agreements prevent it from blocking listings like Zillow or Redfin. Catch the full conversation on episode #121 of the Knowledge Brokers Podcast.
Redfin’s latest report shows U.S. home sellers are sitting on a record $698 billion worth of active listings, up 20.3% year over year.
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