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
Mortgage Rates Expected to Hold Steady on Mild Inflation Reading
A mild inflation reading in July’s CPI report will leave mortgage rates largely unchanged as the Fed is already on its way to cutting rates
Mortgage Rates Fall to 14-Month Low Following Weak Jobs Report
A much weaker than expected job market report pushed mortgage rates down to 6.4%, the lowest level since April 2023. The report showed that the Fed may
The Fed Confirmed a Rate Cut May Be Coming in September. That Should Help Bring Mortgage Rates Down Slightly By the End of 2024.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell told reporters a rate cut may be coming in September, which is in line with market expectations. The unsurprising news isn’t
Here’s What a Second Trump Presidency Could Mean For the Housing Market
Donald Trump has said he wants to lower mortgage rates and loosen building regulations, which would make homes more affordable and increase supply. Several of
A Federal Cap on Rent Hikes Would Ultimately Make Housing Less Affordable
The White House has proposed a national rent control policy, which sounds appealing in theory but would eventually increase costs for renters because it would
Redfin Economist Q&A: How Will Housing Affordability Impact the Presidential Election?
Younger voters are more likely to be impacted by high housing costs, especially renters. Older voters have fewer concerns about housing affordability since they own
