From Our Economists
How to Buy, Sell or Rent a Home Amid Economic Uncertainty
With markets remaining volatile following President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs earlier this month, Redfin’s Economics Lead Chen Zhao outlines what buyers, sellers and renters
Mortgage Rates Unlikely to Benefit from Cooling Inflation
Core CPI was much lower than expected in March, largely because of deterioration in travel-related costs. However, mortgage rates won’t drop much today because tariffs
Mortgage Rates Will Fall Today Despite Stronger-Than-Expected Jobs Report
The U.S. added more jobs than expected in March. But markets are focused on tariffs, which will have a much bigger impact on mortgage rates:
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainty
Mortgages rates will mostly remain unchanged for now after the Fed held rates steady at its March meeting and built in expectations for higher inflation
What Does a Potential Recession Mean for Housing?
The odds of a recession have increased significantly following several weeks of dramatic government policy shifts. The housing market is relatively insulated from a downturn
Mortgage Rates to Hold Steady After Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Inflation in February came in lower than expected, but the monthly report is less promising under the hood. With the added impact of extensive new
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Room for Mortgage Rates to Edge Lower if Jobs and Inflation Data is Weak
Last Week In A Nutshell A quiet week was capped by a surprisingly dovish speech from Fed Chair Powell, who set the stage for the
Mortgage Rates Fall After Powell Signals September Cut in Jackson Hole Speech
Mortgage rates fell on Friday after Chair Powell used his annual Jackson Hole speech to set the stage for a rate cut at the Fed’s
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Markets Bet on September Rate Cut Ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech
Last Week In A Nutshell Mortgage rates fell and markets got excited last week after a fairly benign CPI report drove expectations of rate cuts
September Rate Cut Likely After As-Expected July Inflation Report
Mortgage rates will stay flat today following an as-expected inflation report that keeps the Fed on track for a rate cut on September 17. Inflation
Redfin Weekly Economics Update – August 11
August 11, 2025 Last Week In A Nutshell: Last week saw no market moving economic data, leaving markets to mull over the July jobs report
Mortgage Rates to Fall Following Weak July Jobs Report
Mortgage rates will fall today following a weaker-than-expected jobs report that increases the odds of a September rate cut. U.S. employers added 73,000 jobs in
