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.
Bankers Are Scared, But Buyers Shouldn’t Be. Understanding "Know Before You Owe" Read More »
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.
Today's Jobs Report in Two Gloomy Charts. Something's Gotta Give. Read More »
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?
Boehner's Farewell: October Gain, December Pain For Government and Housing Read More »
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has it backward. There’s plenty of demand for housing. What’s missing is supply.
Housing's Chicken-or-Egg Conundrum Read More »
Redfin commissioned SurveyMonkey Audience to conduct an independent survey of 2,134 Americans who bought and/or sold a home in the past two years.
2015 Homebuyer and Seller Survey Read More »
Will the Fed raise rates? Who knows. Should they? Absolutely. We explain why a September rate hike might be better for housing. Also: the world’s first crowd-sourced skyscraper and is suburban living like smoking?
The Fed Needs Wool Socks; Why A Rate Hike Might Be Better for Housing Read More »
