Housing Equality & Policy
Policy
Americans Across Party Lines Back Policies to Improve Housing Affordability: Redfin Survey
Most Republicans and Democrats believe there should be federal policies in place to make housing more affordable, according to a recent Redfin survey. For instance,
How a 50-Year Mortgage Would Differ From a 30-Year Mortgage—and What It Would Mean for Homebuyers
A proposed 50-year mortgage could lower monthly payments, but buyers would pay far more interest over time and build equity far more slowly. The Trump
Homeowners in New York, California and Other Coastal States Could Shave Thousands Off Their Annual Tax Bill with SALT Cap Increase
The typical New York household impacted by the raised SALT cap will save $7,092 annually—the most of any state. 86% of Massachusetts homeowner households could
Two in Five American Workers are Delaying or Canceling a Major Purchase Like a Home or Car Due to Feelings About Job Security
Nine percent of American workers are canceling plans to make a major purchase, such as buying a home or car, due to their feelings about
Americans Are Torn on How Immigration, Tariffs Impact Housing Affordability
51% of surveyed homeowners and renters think less immigration could make homes more expensive, while 39% think it could make homes more affordable. 68% of
Real Estate Agent Commissions Haven’t Changed Much Since the NAR Settlement Took Effect
Buyer’s agents earned an average of 2.4% in commission in the first quarter. That’s up slightly from when the new NAR rules took effect in
Candidates Can't Buy Your Vote, But Can They Buy Your Town?
The White House might be the nation’s most expensive crib. As election 2016 gets into full swing, what else could all that campaign money buy?
Homebuyers Don’t Think Housing Is an Important Political Issue. We Disagree.
What’s on voters’ minds? Not housing. A Redfin survey found that three-fourths of them don’t think housing is an important political issue this year.
Which Candidate Is Most Likely to Help the Housing Market? You’ll Be Surprised
We surveyed home sellers about politics and the housing market. Here’s what they said.
DoJ: Competition and Innovation are Good, Even in Real Estate
Yesterday, the Department of Justice published a website that focuses on the importance to consumers of competition in real estate. There’s a good summary on
