From Our Economists
Mortgage Rates Could Nudge Slightly Higher As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Flags Inflation Risk
The Fed left interest rates unchanged at its March 18 meeting, as expected, amid the backdrop of the Iran war, which is contributing to a
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
Hot Jobs Report Slightly Increases Odds of a Fed Rate Hike This Month
Takeaway: A hot jobs report will put upward pressure on rates today as it slightly increases the odds of a rate hike at the September
New Listings Hit a 4-Year High, A Silver Lining for Today’s Buyers
More homes are hitting the market, giving buyers across much of the country more options and negotiating power. The problem? Buyers aren’t exactly rushing
Mortgage Rates Could Swing as Markets Brace for a September Fed Meeting
In A Nutshell: Rates could wobble quite a bit over the next two weeks leading up to the September 16th Fed meeting as Chair Warsh’s
Canadian Tariffs, Inflation Numbers Unlikely to Move Mortgage Rates as Markets Await Jackson Hole Address
In a Nutshell: With an absence of economic data, geopolitics and the Fed are once again moving rates as markets carefully monitor negotiations with Iran
Markets Await Clues on Fed’s Next Moves as We Enter a Quiet Week For Data Releases
In A Nutshell: The economic calendar is light this week with little new information for markets to chew on. The Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium next
Mortgage Rates to Hold Steady on As-Expected Inflation Report, Dimming Odds of a September Fed Rate Hike
Takeaway: Rates should see little change today following an as-expected inflation report, but a Fed hike in September seems increasingly unlikely. Core inflation came in
