From Our Economists
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Rates Will Jump Around As Markets Weigh Iran War and Fed Outlook
This Week In A Nutshell: We’re expecting rates to continue bouncing around this week, as the Middle East conflict continues into its third week with
Methodology: Inventory Impact of Phased Marketing
This methodology accompanies Redfin’s report about how letting home sellers test the market before officially listing could boost housing supply. Every year, many homeowners are
Mortgage Rates Jump to Six-Month High as Inflation Fears, Iran War Rattle Markets
Today’s rate increase is due almost entirely to inflation jitters. The daily average mortgage rate jumped to a six-month high of 6.41% on March 13,
Inflation Cooled in February, but Markets Are Looking Past It as Iran War Clouds Outlook
Takeaway: The February CPI report showed inflation cooling, as expected. But the report will largely be ignored by markets because the data predates the war
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Poised For Volatility As Iran Conflict Escalates and Inflation Data Looms
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates may continue to be volatile as the Middle East conflict expands and new inflation data is released. Upcoming Attractions
Weak Jobs Report Unlikely to Push Mortgage Rates Down As Escalating Iran Conflict Muddies Outlook
The February jobs report is weaker than expected. The report shows that U.S. employers cut more jobs than anticipated last month, and unemployment rose–both signs
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Rates Will Jump Around As Markets Weigh Iran War and Fed Outlook
This Week In A Nutshell: We’re expecting rates to continue bouncing around this week, as the Middle East conflict continues into its third week with
Methodology: Inventory Impact of Phased Marketing
This methodology accompanies Redfin’s report about how letting home sellers test the market before officially listing could boost housing supply. Every year, many homeowners are
Mortgage Rates Jump to Six-Month High as Inflation Fears, Iran War Rattle Markets
Today’s rate increase is due almost entirely to inflation jitters. The daily average mortgage rate jumped to a six-month high of 6.41% on March 13,
Inflation Cooled in February, but Markets Are Looking Past It as Iran War Clouds Outlook
Takeaway: The February CPI report showed inflation cooling, as expected. But the report will largely be ignored by markets because the data predates the war
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Poised For Volatility As Iran Conflict Escalates and Inflation Data Looms
This Week In A Nutshell: Rates may continue to be volatile as the Middle East conflict expands and new inflation data is released. Upcoming Attractions
Weak Jobs Report Unlikely to Push Mortgage Rates Down As Escalating Iran Conflict Muddies Outlook
The February jobs report is weaker than expected. The report shows that U.S. employers cut more jobs than anticipated last month, and unemployment rose–both signs
