From Our Economists
Why Are So Many Luxury Condos Built In Cities That Face An Affordable Housing Crisis?
Originally published to Forbes on May 30, 2023. Despite a lack of affordable housing, many American cities have seen a paradoxical proliferation of new luxury
A Debt-Ceiling Crisis Would Hit the Housing Market Like a Hurricane
Originally published to Forbes on May 18, 2023. Natural disasters like hurricanes and snowstorms tend to temporarily halt housing market activity in affected areas. If
Redfin Economist Q&A: Tips For Homebuying & Selling As Mortgage Rates Remain Elevated
Many homebuyers and sellers have backed off as persistent inflation and mixed economic signals send mortgage rates up. But for people who are moving now,
Redfin Economist Q&A: Advice for People Who Need to Move Now While Housing Costs Remain Near Record Highs
Many prospective buyers and sellers have retreated to the sidelines as mortgage rates near 7% and home prices remain high, sending sales and new listings
Redfin Economist Q&A: How Rising Rates and Economic Uncertainty Could Impact Home Prices, Migration, Rentals and More
Redfin economists answered questions about what’s likely to happen in the housing market as the economy stumbles. High mortgage rates will likely keep homebuyer demand
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
Today’s Cooler-Than-Expected Inflation Report Will Push Down Mortgage Rates
It’s hot outside, but inflation is cooling. June’s CPI report is good news for the housing market, as it means the Fed is very likely
Climate Experts Explain How to Consider Extreme Weather Threats When Buying a Home This Summer
Redfin’s chief economist and First Street’s head of research give homebuyers advice on how to think about climate disasters, insurance and home values when deciding
