All Redfin Reports
Presidential Candidates Don't Talk About The Housing Market. Here's One Reason Why.
Last week, Democrats debated, but not about housing. Fortunately there was a candidate housing summit later. Unfortunately, no A-listers showed. This week: News on home sales and construction, Marty McFly gets some good news about his house, and a bug-infested ballroom.
The Second Silicon Valleys
The influx of technology workers will bring more wealth to cities like Portland and Seattle, but also new challenges. We can’t just stick our heads in the sand.
'Bizarro World', the Debt Ceiling and the Housing Market
Last week’s jobs report catapulted us into Bizarro World – Why is labor so weak when cars and the housing market are robust? We’re not sure. And Congress – not the Fed – might be the biggest risk to mortgage rates right now.
Bankers Are Scared, But Buyers Shouldn’t Be. Understanding "Know Before You Owe"
Goodbye HUD-1! New consumer-protection rules on mortgages take effect today. They’ve been years in the making and inspired much hand-wringing among bankers and real-estate professionals. They’re a big win for homebuyers, but we can expect a little bumpiness for the next few months as we transition.
Today's Jobs Report in Two Gloomy Charts. Something's Gotta Give.
The labor market continues to disappoint, people aren’t getting raises and fewer adults want jobs. Still, the housing market is holding strong. Something’s gotta give.
Boehner's Farewell: October Gain, December Pain For Government and Housing
John Boehner said zip-a-dee-doo-dah last week. What does that have to do with your house? This week brings the Redfin Demand Index, more congressional budget drama, and lots of data on home sales and jobs. And: Can bean bag chairs save China’s economy?
