From Our Economists
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Rates Likely to Hold Steady–Unless Fed Meeting or Iran War Rattle Markets
This Week In A Nutshell: Mortgage rates are likely to remain fairly steady this week. Upcoming Attractions The key event on the docket this
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: All Eyes on Fed Succession as Mortgage-Rate Swings Ease
This Week In A Nutshell: Mortgage-rate volatility has moderated as the United States and Iran near a peace agreement, but succession drama at the Federal
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Mortgage Rates Hold Steady, but Iran Ceasefire Talks Keep Risk of Sudden Swings on the Table
This Week In A Nutshell: Mortgage rates have been steadier for the last few weeks. But the risk of outsized mortgage moves remains as markets
Fed, Mortgage Rates Likely to Hold Steady on Latest Inflation Report
Takeaway: Headline inflation, which includes food and energy prices, spiked in March, but rates won’t move much today because core inflation, which ignores those volatile
Redfin Economists’ Weekly Take: Iran War Drives Mortgage Rate Volatility as Markets Brace for Inflation Data
This Week In A Nutshell: With the Iran War stretching into its sixth week, mortgage rates will continue to ebb and flow with new developments.
Seemingly Strong March Jobs Report Won’t Impact Mortgage Rates Much
Takeaway: The March jobs report, which is hot on its surface, will not move rates much. The underlying fundamentals of the report are weaker than
Mortgage Rates May Tick Down After Soft February Jobs Report
A mildly disappointing February jobs report may lead to a small tick down on mortgage rates as investors price in expectations for future labor market
What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know about New Real Estate Rules
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home this year, there are new rules around how buyers’ agents are paid that you need to
Mortgage Rates Stay Volatile as U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Mortgage rates fell to 6.64% on Tuesday as the U.S. imposed broad-based tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. The new tariffs kicked off a trade
Volatile Hotel Prices—Not Rents—Pushed January Inflation Numbers Higher
January’s inflation report came in hotter than expected, with the shelter category increasing 0.4%—up from 0.3% in recent months. While the overall shelter inflation component
Mortgage Rates to Climb After Hotter-Than-Expected January Inflation Report
January’s inflation report came in hotter than expected, though some of the “surprise” is due to start-of-the-year effects that have become more pronounced in recent
Mortgage Rates May Bounce a Little After Mixed January Jobs Report
Takeaway: The January jobs report was a mixed bag, but generally pointed to a stronger-than-expected labor market. Mortgage rates may see a little bounce off
