Housing Equality & Policy
Policy
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
Making Housing Great Again: 4 Things the Next President Needs to Do
Here’s what Clinton or Trump can do fix the housing market.
The Supreme Court Deadlock Is a Big Deal For Everyone. Here’s Why.
Immigration and housing are inextricably linked.
We're Building 6 Homes for Every 10 New Households. Where Will People Live?
The Urban Institute explains why homes can be so hard to find.
Election-Year Gloom Weighs On Homebuyers
As primary voters go to the polls today, homebuyers aren’t thrilled with their choice of presidential candidates.
Mortgage Rates: Here's Why the Fed Doesn't Really Matter
Home loans are super cheap and likely to stay that way for a while.
As Congress Debates Roads, City Data Is Making Them Safer
The Senate is set to approve $56.5 billion transportation and housing funding, but cities can’t wait.
