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Redfin (NYSE:RKT) reports a significant 22.7% year-over-year increase in Washington, D.C.'s housing inventory for June 2025, marking the third-largest jump since 2012. The surge in inventory is attributed to federal workforce reductions and economic uncertainty in the region.

Key metrics show the D.C. market shifting to favor buyers: homes are taking 36 days to sell (up from 26 days), only 35.7% of homes sold above asking price (down from 47.8%), and prices are showing signs of weakness with a 1.8% month-over-month decline in June. Despite challenges, the median home sale price remained up 2.1% year-over-year at $608,000.

Redfin (NYSE:RKT) reports a significant 3.9% year-over-year increase in starter-home sales during June 2025, marking the highest level in two years. The median starter home price reached a record $260,000, up 3.1% year-over-year, while active listings surged 19% to the highest June level since 2017.

The starter home segment outperformed other price tiers, with mid-priced homes declining 0.9% and high-priced homes falling 3.6%. Pending sales for starter homes rose 3.1%, suggesting continued growth. Notable regional variations include San Diego's 18% sales increase and Fort Lauderdale's 17.5% decrease.

Redfin (NYSE:RKT) released a comprehensive analysis of the January wildfires' impact on Los Angeles residential properties. The study reveals that $51.7 billion worth of homes, approximately 11,000 residential properties, were affected by the fires. The typical impacted home was valued at $3.7 million, with nearly 100 properties worth over $20 million prior to the fires.

The analysis, based on data from the Los Angeles City Council and Department of Building and Safety inspections, primarily covers properties affected by the Palisades Fire, considered California's third most destructive wildfire. The typical affected property was built in 1957, spans 2,916 square feet, and has a "major" fire risk score of 5 according to First Street Fire Factor metrics.

Rocket Mortgage (NYSE: RKT) has achieved a significant milestone by being named #1 in client satisfaction for mortgage servicing by J.D. Power for the 11th time, bringing their total J.D. Power awards to 23. The company led in key categories including Overall Satisfaction, Ease of Doing Business, Client Care, and Digital Experience.

The company's success is driven by innovative AI technology, including Rocket Logic – Synopsis, which handles over 3.4 million servicing calls annually. Additionally, Rocket Mortgage announced a transformative acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group Inc., which will expand their servicing portfolio to $2.1 trillion across nearly 10 million clients - representing one in six U.S. mortgages.

Redfin (NYSE:RKT) reports that while U.S. home prices increased 1% to a record $447,035 in June 2025, buyers using certain foreign currencies are seeing effective price decreases of 5-10% year-over-year due to a weakening U.S. dollar.

The Russian ruble showed the strongest advantage with a 9.6% effective price decrease, followed by the Swiss franc and Swedish krona (both -8%). However, buyers from major foreign homebuyer origins like China, Canada, Mexico, and India faced increased prices due to their currencies' close ties to the USD.

The U.S. dollar has experienced its worst start to a year in over 40 years, dropping more than 10% against major trading partners' currencies in the first half of 2025. Oakland, CA offers the largest potential discount for foreign currency buyers, while Newark, NJ shows the smallest savings.

Redfin (NYSE:RKT) reports significant shifts in the U.S. housing market, with asking prices showing the smallest year-over-year increase in nearly two years at just 2.2%, reaching a median of $403,000. The market is favoring buyers, with approximately half a million more sellers than buyers as of spring.

The median monthly mortgage payment has decreased to $2,679, its lowest level in five months, while total homes for sale are up 11% year-over-year. Pending sales have declined by 1.7%, and new listings have shown minimal growth at 0.6%. The median sale price, though hitting a record high, shows modest growth of just 1.6% year-over-year, significantly lower than the 5-6% growth seen throughout most of 2024 and early 2025.

Redfin (NYSE:RKT) has released a comprehensive report detailing the most expensive U.S. home sales for June 2025 and the year-to-date. A Beverly Hills estate sold for $63.1 million, ranking as June's highest sale and the fifth-most expensive transaction of 2025.

The top 10 June sales, all exceeding $30 million, were predominantly in California (5 properties) and coastal Florida (3 properties), with single properties in Manhattan and Lake Tahoe. For 2025 overall, the highest sale was a $133 million Naples estate, followed by a $110 million Los Angeles property. The Los Angeles area and coastal Florida each claimed four of the year's top ten sales.

Redfin (NYSE:RKT) reports U.S. home prices declined 0.1% in June 2025, marking the third consecutive monthly decrease. The year-over-year price growth slowed to 3.4%, the lowest rate since June 2023.

The report reveals that 30 out of 50 major metros experienced price declines in June. Washington, D.C. saw the largest decline of 1.8%, followed by Austin (-1.5%) and San Diego (-1.4%). Conversely, New York led annual gains at 11.7%, while Tampa recorded the biggest yearly decline at -4.5%.

The slowdown is attributed to a combination of elevated mortgage rates, increased housing supply, and weak demand. Redfin Senior Economist projects prices to fall approximately 1% by year-end as market conditions remain challenging.

Redfin (NYSE:RKT) reports that 14.9% of home-sale agreements were canceled in June 2025, marking the highest June cancellation rate since records began in 2017. Over 57,000 home-sale agreements were terminated nationwide, up from 13.9% a year earlier.

The surge in cancellations is attributed to the current buyer's market conditions, with buyers wielding more negotiating power amid excess housing inventory. Jacksonville, FL leads with the highest cancellation rate at 21.4%, followed by Las Vegas (19.7%) and Atlanta (19.6%). Sun Belt metros dominated the top cancellation rates, while Nassau County, NY recorded the lowest at 5.4%.

Redfin forecasts a 1% year-over-year decline in nationwide home prices by end-2025, with mortgage rates expected to remain around 6.8%.