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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
Americans Across Party Lines Back Policies to Improve Housing Affordability: Redfin Survey
Most Republicans and Democrats believe there should be federal policies in place to make housing more affordable, according to a recent Redfin survey. For instance,
How a 50-Year Mortgage Would Differ From a 30-Year Mortgage—and What It Would Mean for Homebuyers
A proposed 50-year mortgage could lower monthly payments, but buyers would pay far more interest over time and build equity far more slowly. The Trump
Homeowners in New York, California and Other Coastal States Could Shave Thousands Off Their Annual Tax Bill with SALT Cap Increase
The typical New York household impacted by the raised SALT cap will save $7,092 annually—the most of any state. 86% of Massachusetts homeowner households could
Two in Five American Workers are Delaying or Canceling a Major Purchase Like a Home or Car Due to Feelings About Job Security
Nine percent of American workers are canceling plans to make a major purchase, such as buying a home or car, due to their feelings about
Americans Are Torn on How Immigration, Tariffs Impact Housing Affordability
51% of surveyed homeowners and renters think less immigration could make homes more expensive, while 39% think it could make homes more affordable. 68% of
Real Estate Agent Commissions Haven’t Changed Much Since the NAR Settlement Took Effect
Buyer’s agents earned an average of 2.4% in commission in the first quarter. That’s up slightly from when the new NAR rules took effect in
