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Home prices also softened nationally, with the median listing price falling to $439,950. Nearly 19% of available home listings in the United States saw price cuts in July, offering some American buyers relief amid the country's housing affordability crisis. 
Median Home Price Soars Past $2 Million in Bay Area, the First Time Since 1979
The median sales price of single-family existing homes also rose by 89% nationwide in the second quarter of 2024. 
This $300 Million Megamansion Could Be the Most Expensive Home in the US
If sold for the asking price, it will be the most expensive home sold in the country, breaking a previous record set by Citadel founder Ken Griffin. 
Ellen DeGeneres Sold Flipped Blufftop California Megamansion for $96 Million
Ellen DeGeneres and wife, Portia de Rossi, bought the estate in two transactions for nearly $70 million in 2022. 
The Ultimate Final Walk-Through Checklist You Need Before Closing a Home in 2024
If you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned property investor, here is a quick guide that will walk you through everything you need to know to prepare for a final walk-through. 
Tech Billionaire Scott McNealy Sells His Luxury Bay Area Mansion at Nearly $62M Loss
The mansion sold for only $35 million, nearly 65% below its original asking price of $100 million. Tech billionaire Scott McNealy, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, has sold his luxury Bay Area mansion for nearly $62 million below its original asking price. 
Younger Buyers Are Sacrificing Safety, Access to Healthcare To Afford a Home: Survey
Gen Zers are most likely to trade safety in order to afford a home, the survey found. Nearly one in five younger house hunters said they are willing to put their safety at risk to afford a home, in addition to other sacrifices such as access to healthcare services. 
More Than Half of Americans Believe Homeownership Will Remain Unattainable Despite Fed Rate Cuts: Report
A recent analysis also found that a September rate cut from the Federal Reserve would unlikely relieve the US housing affordability crisis. 
Here’s Everything That Will Change for People Buying and Selling Real Estate Properties
Provisions in a settlement agreement between the NAR and home sellers are set to take effect beginning Aug. 17. 
Over Half of Gen Zers Are Now Willing to Purchase Fixer-Uppers Amid US Housing Affordability Crisis: Survey
In addition, 56% of Gen Zers said they would be willing to put in an offer on a home with asbestos amid soaring home prices and mortgage rates.
