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.
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
