Housing Equality & Policy
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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
South Carolina Could See a 10% Increase in Rental Vacancies When Eviction Moratorium Ends
Ending the national eviction will have a different impact in different states, with some positive outcomes, like an increase in homes available for rent or
New Tax Credit Would Make Rent Affordable for Half a Million American Families With Children
The newly enacted child tax credit has the potential to reduce the number of rent-burdened households with children by nearly 9%. The newly enacted child
It’s About to Become Less Expensive to Sell Your Home. Here’s Why.
The fees that sellers pay to buyers’ agents are expected to decline as a federal legal battle ushers in a new era of transparency around
The Biden Administration Could Create Three Times as Many Affordable Homes By Building in Places Already Affordable
In order to solve the housing shortage, the Biden administration should spend its affordable housing budget outside of expensive California cities and focus instead on
More Than 40% of Lower-Income Households in the Bay Area and Seattle Are Rent-Burdened
Amazon’s recent pledge aims to help address the housing affordability problem in certain areas. Even huge amounts of money–like Amazon’s commitment of $2 billion–will only
Migrants Likely Helped Flip Georgia Blue, With 50,000 More People Moving Into the State Than Out Last Year
Georgia had the sixth-biggest net inflow of any state in 2019, and affordable Atlanta is perennially one of the most popular destinations for Redfin.com users
