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.
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.
