Housing Equality & Policy
Policy
42% of Americans Are Hesitant to Move to a Place Where They’d Be in the Political Minority, Up From 32% in June
The share of people who are hesitant to relocate to an area where they’d be in the racial, ethnic or religious minority also increased—to 28%
Redfin Survey: Most Suburban Residents Wouldn’t Mind a Low-Income Housing Development in their Neighborhood
Thirty-eight percent of homebuyers and sellers don’t want to see low-income housing in their neighborhood, according to an August Redfin survey of more than 1,400
6.5% More Americans Looked to Relocate to Red and Swing Counties than to Blue Counties in the Spring
In search of affordability and space, people are leaving politically liberal areas for conservative places, a trend that’s more pronounced in swing states. Migration to
Redfin Survey: 22% of Homebuyers and Sellers Say the Presidential Election Is Impacting Their Plans
Historically, home sales have remained relatively flat during the fall and early winter of election years compared with non-election years. This year, we expect 6.2 million total home sales, 3% more than 2019
Hot Housing Market Spans the Political Spectrum, with Prices Up Double Digits in Blue, Red and Swing Counties
Homes are selling the fastest in swing counties, a reflection of rising interest in the suburbs as the pandemic drives homebuyers to prioritize space.
Survey: More Than Half of Homebuyers and Sellers Oppose Housing Density, Only a Quarter Support It.
Homebuyers and sellers are nearly twice as likely to oppose the building of dense housing in their neighborhood than they are to support it.
24% of Americans are Scrapping Plans to Make a Major Purchase Like a Home or Car Due to Tariffs: Redfin Survey
Nearly one in four U.S. residents are canceling plans to make a major purchase, such as buying a home or car, because of President Trump’s
Implications for Housing Under a Potential Federal Spending Freeze
UPDATE (13:00 EST Wednesday): The White House issued a new memo on Wednesday, rescinding its Monday order. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the latest memo
The Potential Impact of Immigration Policies on Housing
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to “seal the border” and deport millions of undocumented migrants from the United States, starting in 2025. The housing
Real Estate Agent Commissions Hold Steady Since New Industry Rules Were Implemented
Buyer’s agent commissions for closed home sales in October were 2.34% compared to 2.35% in August, when industry-wide changes were implemented following the NAR settlement.
New NAR Rules Are a Bargaining Chip, Putting Pressure on Commissions in Competitive Markets, But Redfin Agents Say Most Sellers Are Willing to Cover Some Fees
A few weeks after the new NAR rules went into effect, Redfin agents report some homebuyers and sellers are confused about fee agreements and who
The Typical Buyer’s Agent Earns 2.55% in Commission, a Rate That Has Declined Since the NAR Settlement Was Announced in March
Buyer’s agent commissions have declined since the NAR settlement announcement; the average stands at 2.55%, down from 2.62% at the beginning of the year. Changes
