Redfin Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Redfin (NASDAQ:RDFN) reports a significant slowdown in the U.S. housing market, with new listings showing the smallest increase in five months at just 2.5% year-over-year. The market is experiencing notable headwinds, with pending home sales falling 2.3% year-over-year, marking the largest decline in three months.

Home prices reached a record high of $400,266, up 1.6% year-over-year, while mortgage rates remain elevated near 7%. Market dynamics are shifting in buyers' favor, with 20 of the 50 most populous metro areas seeing declining listings, led by Tampa (-15.2%), San Antonio (-14.4%), and Orlando (-11.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment stands at $2,820, slightly down from May's record high.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) has released a report detailing May's most expensive home sales, with a $110 million Bel Air estate topping the list. The top 10 sales were concentrated in three regions: Southern California (4 properties), Florida (4 properties), and Manhattan (2 properties), with all homes selling for over $30 million.

The report also highlights current luxury listings, with Florida dominating the market. The two most expensive active listings are Florida oceanfront estates priced at $285 million and $210 million respectively. All top 10 current listings are priced above $125 million, with extended market times exceeding 120 days compared to the typical 38-day U.S. home sale period.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) reports that U.S. home prices decreased 0.1% in May 2025 on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking only the fourth monthly decline in the past decade. The year-over-year price growth slowed to 3.6%, dropping below 4% for the first time since July 2023.

The cooling market is characterized by sellers outnumbering buyers, with only 31.2% of homes selling above asking price in May - the lowest May share in five years. Among the 50 most populous metros, 32 areas experienced price declines, with Charlotte (-2.7%), San Francisco (-1.3%), and Seattle (-1.3%) showing the largest drops. Conversely, five major metros maintained double-digit annual growth, led by New York at 12.4%.

Redfin (RDFN) reports that U.S. home prices grew at their slowest pace in nearly two years, with a modest 0.7% year-over-year increase in May 2025. The median sale price reached $440,997, the highest May figure since records began in 2012. Home sales are slowing due to high mortgage rates near 7% and economic uncertainty, with homes taking 38 days to sell - the slowest May pace since 2020. Active listings increased 16.2% year-over-year, while new listings grew only 2.9%. Purchase cancellations hit a record May high at 14.6%. Price declines are already occurring in major markets like Oakland (-6.7%), Jacksonville (-5.2%), and Dallas (-4.6%). The market shift favors buyers, with only 31.2% of homes selling above asking price, the lowest May share in five years.

Redfin (RDFN) reports that U.S. median home-sale prices reached a record high of $396,500 in the four weeks ending June 15, 2025, up 1% year-over-year. Despite the record prices, the market shows signs of cooling with homes selling at a 6% discount to the median asking price of $422,238. This represents a significant shift from 2021-2022's seller's market. New listings increased 4.4% year-over-year, while total listings rose 14.5%. Pending sales declined 1.5%, reflecting weaker homebuying demand due to economic uncertainty and high housing costs. The median monthly mortgage payment stands at $2,820, just $53 below its all-time high. Market conditions now favor buyers, with more sellers than buyers, leading Redfin economists to predict potential price declines by year-end.

A new Redfin survey reveals that 33.5% of baby boomer homeowners plan to never sell their homes, while an additional 30% won't sell for at least a decade. The trend is even more pronounced among the Silent Generation, with 44.6% planning to never sell. This contrasts with younger generations, as only 25% of Gen Xers and 21% of millennials/Gen Zers express the same intention. The primary reason (55%) boomers stay put is satisfaction with their current home, followed by financial factors: 30% have nearly or fully paid off their homes, 16% cite high home prices, and 8% want to keep their low mortgage rates. With home prices up 40% since pre-pandemic and mortgage rates near 7%, 31% of boomer homeowners acknowledge they couldn't afford their current homes in today's market. This retention of homes, particularly single-family properties (88% of boomer-owned homes), impacts housing availability for younger buyers with families.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) has partnered with Thumbtack to provide homeowners easy access to home improvement services through Redfin's Owner Dashboard. The integration connects Redfin users with Thumbtack's network of 300,000 local service professionals for various home maintenance and improvement projects. Homeowners can browse services, read reviews, get cost estimates, and book professionals directly through their Redfin dashboard. The partnership aims to help sellers prepare homes for an increasingly selective buyer's market and assist homeowners with ongoing maintenance. The feature is available on Redfin.com and Android app, allowing users to search for services ranging from house cleaning to HVAC maintenance using Thumbtack's AI-powered matching system.

Redfin (RDFN) reports that U.S. homebuyers' typical down payment has decreased to $62,468, marking a 1% year-over-year decline - the first annual drop in nearly two years. The median down payment percentage remains stable at 15% of the purchase price, compared to 15.1% a year ago. FHA and VA loans are gaining popularity, with FHA loans accounting for 15.3% of mortgaged sales (up from 14.2%) and VA loans at 7.2% (up from 6.4%). All-cash purchases represent 30.7% of home sales, slightly down from 31.6% last year. Despite a 1.4% increase in home prices, the market shows signs of cooling with sellers outnumbering buyers. High mortgage rates near 7% and economic uncertainty are driving buyers toward more affordable homes and alternative financing options.