2025

Key takeaway: An escrow holdback temporarily retains a portion of seller funds after to cover lender-required repairs. Once repairs are verified, the funds are released to the seller. An escrow holdback is a financial agreement, approved and monitored by the lender, that enables a home sale to proceed. It involves setting aside a portion of the seller’s proceeds to cover unfinished repairs or...

San Antonio stays in the mix for both buyers and sellers, with a market that keeps moving at a steady pace. In July 2025, the median sale price was $275,250, up 2.7% year over year, and homes sold in about 58 days on average. The market is somewhat competitive, earning a Redfin Compete Score of 42/100, with listings typically receiving around two offers. From June through August, most Redfin.com users...

Fort Worth keeps buyers on the move, and the housing market shows it. Homes sold in about 49 days this July, with a median sale price of $340,000, down 2.8% year over year. The market is somewhat competitive, with a Compete Score of 56/100, and 18.5% of homes selling above list price even as 39.3% saw price drops. The sale-to-list price ratio came in at 98.0%. From June through August, most Redfin.com...

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Providence is very competitive. Homes here receive about 6 offers on average and sell in around 25 days. In July 2025, the median sale price was $500,000 (−1.7% year over year) and the median sale price per square foot was $276 (up 19.4% year over year). The sale‑to‑list price ratio was 99.9%, with 42.7% of homes selling above list and 22.9% seeing price drops. Providence’s median sale price was...

Detroit’s housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes in Detroit receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 42 days. In July 2025, the median sale price was $105,000 (up 12.9% year over year) and the median sale price per square foot was $82 (up 12.3% year over year). The Redfin Compete Score is 43. Typical homes sell about 3% below list price, while hot homes can sell about 2% above list and go...

Virginia Beach blends oceanfront energy with the ease of suburban living, whether it’s mornings on the boardwalk or evenings in tree-lined neighborhoods. In July 2025, the median sale price was $405,000, and homes went pending in about 25 days. The market remains very competitive, with most properties selling at or near list price. Let’s take a look at the 50 newest homes to hit the market in Virginia...

From waterfront condos to leafy inland neighborhoods, Fort Lauderdale blends sunny, resort-style living with year-round convenience. In July 2025, the median sale price was $510,000, and homes typically sold in about 112 days. The market is not very competitive right now — listings receive around 2 offers on average, the average sale-to-list price is about 94.2%, and roughly 6.3% of homes sold...

Dallas has the best of both worlds: classic front porches and big city energy. The market’s somewhat competitive: homes average 2 offers and go under contract in about 49 days. The city’s median sale price sits about 1% above the national mark; July closed at $450,000, roughly 2% up year over year. Covered front porches and true home offices are getting attention—listings with those features are...

Desert moderns, mountain views, and a market that keeps moving: Phoenix’s median sale price hit $450,700 in July 2025. Expect a somewhat competitive pace and a roughly two‑month timeline from list to contract. Redfin Home Trends also shows features like tile showers, double‑pane windows, and shaker cabinets among those associated with stronger performance this season. Latest Phoenix listings 1821 W...