Redfin Housing Demand Index Methodology
The methodology behind the Redfin Housing Demand Index, the industry’s first and only measure of homebuyer activity prior to purchase.
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Housing Market News
June Housing Market Sets All-Time Records for High Speed and Low Supply
U.S. Home sales increased 11.4 percent in June compared to the same time last year, leaving buyers with the lowest supply of homes for sale on record.
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Mortgage Rates — Hike or Hype?
As the Fed prepares to raise interest rates, some fear they might discourage homebuyers and cause the housing market to slow. Others speculate that increasing rates will create even more demand from buyers who know rates likely will continue their climb. Which is it?
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Here's What's Happening in Housing News
Europe and Greece are friends again, or at least frenemies, and all eyes are on Fed Chair Janet Yellen. She talks to Congress this week and could offer clues on interest rates. Economic data has been OK, but not great. This week, we’ll get a look at retail sales, inflation, home construction and Pluto.
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What, Me Worry? Yellen Not Backing Off Rate Hike this Year
Global financial markets had a stormy week – Greece, China, Puerto Rico, yowza! But Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen isn’t fazed. Today, she sent a strong signal that the central bank remains on track to raise interest rates later this year.
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How empty ATMs in Greece Could Lower Mortgage Rates
Greece is running out of banknotes, China is throwing bundles of cash into its frenzied stock market, and Puerto Rico needs money to pay bills. When the global economy gets chaotic like this, the world’s wealth managers – pension funds, governments, and other big investors – look for a safe place to ride things out.
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