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
It Should be Easier and Less Expensive for Americans to Move to Affordable Parts of the Country
2020 Presidential Candidates want to make housing more affordable, but only Andrew Yang has proposed a policy that would make it easier for Americans
Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Forgive Student Debt Could Help Millennials Buy Homes 3 Years Faster
Under Elizabeth Warren’s plan to cancel up to $50,000 of student loan debt, a typical aspiring homeowner currently laden with student debt could save a down payment three years faster.
Tax Reform’s Impact on Homebuyers Lower than Expected—Less than Half of Buyers Said it Has Affected Their Search
Over a year after the historic tax code overhaul, less than half of homebuyers say that tax reform has had an effect on their home search.
Eliminating Single-Family Neighborhoods in Minneapolis is Less "Revolution," More "Smart Evolution"
As population has begun to surge in Minneapolis, the city gets ahead of a potential affordability crisis in a way that other cities should emulate.
Why Do 2020 Presidential Candidates Want to Change Zoning?
In the second in a series of blog posts examining candidates’ housing policies, Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather breaks down the zoning proposals put forward
Rent Relief: Pros and Cons of a Housing Affordability Policy Proposed by Two 2020 Presidential Candidates
In the first in a series of blog posts examining candidates’ housing policies, Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather breaks down rent relief, put forward by
