Housing Equality & Policy
Policy
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
Net Neutrality Can Still Be Saved, Please Call Your Congressperson
Redfin’s mission to redefine real estate in the consumer’s favor depends on free and open access to information about every home for sale, which is why we support net neutrality.
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.
Candidates Can't Buy Your Vote, But Can They Buy Your Town?
The White House might be the nation’s most expensive crib. As election 2016 gets into full swing, what else could all that campaign money buy?
