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The Most Expensive Home Sales in San Francisco, CA in May 2025

San Francisco has always been an expensive place to live. As the epicenter of multiple economic booms, the area’s stunning landscapes and world-class tech industry have long made it a magnet for high-income earners. Today is no exception: It recently ranked as the fourth-most expensive city in the world.  Somehow, buying a house is even

By |2025-06-25T06:53:51-07:00June 25th, 2025|MarketWatch|

The Most Expensive Home Sales in New Haven, CT in May 2025

While less glamorous than a city like New York, New Haven offers something unique: old-school charm, world-class universities, and tight-knit neighborhoods. It’s also far more affordable – and competitive.  Homes in New Haven commonly sell above their asking price – in fact, most properties on this list did. This is because New Haven has a

By |2025-06-25T06:53:51-07:00June 25th, 2025|MarketWatch|

The Most Expensive Home Sales in Austin, TX in May 2025

Austin’s housing market has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past five years. From 2020-2023, remote workers flocked to the region for its affordability, sunny weather, and business-friendly atmosphere. To accommodate the surge in population and subsequent rise in prices, the city ramped up homebuilding, which is now pushing prices back down.  Large market

By |2025-06-25T06:53:52-07:00June 25th, 2025|MarketWatch|

Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?

The U.S. housing market finally favors homebuyers, but few can afford it The spring buying season is well underway, and it’s a weird one. There are more homes for sale than there have been in years, but few are selling due to high prices. Sellers are realizing they’re no longer in charge, with many offering

By |2025-06-06T06:54:45-07:00June 5th, 2025|MarketWatch|

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

Key takeaways: If you have the means, now may be a good time to buy a house. There are nearly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers, putting buyers in charge – but a shaky economy has everyone on edge. Mortgage rates remain elevated and volatile thanks to inflation concerns, tariff uncertainty, and market volatility. Housing

By |2025-06-04T06:53:00-07:00June 3rd, 2025|MarketWatch|

The 10 Hottest Cities in the U.S., Ranked by Temperature

2024 was the hottest year in human history. Heat waves affected every corner of the country, and July clocked in as the hottest month ever recorded. In fact, from 2023 through 2024, there were 14 consecutive months of record-breaking temperatures. This isn’t a new trend, either: The ten warmest years on record have all occurred

By |2025-05-28T06:53:25-07:00May 27th, 2025|MarketWatch|

10 Places Where You Can Still Buy a Home for Under $300K

Housing costs are still climbing, but in these metros, ownership is still within reach Housing is more expensive than it’s ever been. A chronic housing shortage and high mortgage rates have pushed monthly costs to a record $2,819, making renting cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro. House prices have also risen for nearly

By |2025-05-14T06:55:39-07:00May 13th, 2025|MarketWatch|

Should I Sell My House Now?

Key takeaways: It’s a good time to sell your house if you price it correctly and are open to negotiation. Rising inventory favors buyers, but sellers can still get good offers in some markets. Selling now could help you avoid potential price volatility if the economy swings toward recession or inflation. Consider holding off if

By |2025-05-01T06:53:13-07:00April 30th, 2025|MarketWatch|
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