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September Rate Cut Likely After As-Expected July Inflation Report
Mortgage rates will stay flat today following an as-expected inflation report that keeps the Fed on track for a rate cut on September 17. Inflation
Buyer’s Agent Commissions Tick Up to Pre-NAR Settlement Levels
The average U.S. buyer’s agent commission rose to 2.43% in the second quarter from 2.38% a year earlier. Commissions rose across all price tiers, with
Redfin Weekly Economics Update – August 11
August 11, 2025 Last Week In A Nutshell: Last week saw no market moving economic data, leaving markets to mull over the July jobs report
Buyers, Take Note: Mortgage Rates Are Falling, Home-Price Growth Is Cooling and Supply Is Outpacing Demand
Redfin economists say serious homebuyers have a window of opportunity to lock in a mortgage rate, as rates could fluctuate as more economic data is
Milwaukee Is Holding Up Better Than Any Other Major U.S. Housing Market, Las Vegas is Cooling the Fastest
The majority of America’s most resilient housing markets are located in the Rust Belt and are seeing an increase in home sales and prices. The
Homebuying Affordability Is Improving in These 11 Places
The income needed to afford the typical U.S. home has fallen year over year in almost a dozen major metros, most of which are Sun
September Rate Cut Likely After As-Expected July Inflation Report
Mortgage rates will stay flat today following an as-expected inflation report that keeps the Fed on track for a rate cut on September 17. Inflation
Buyer’s Agent Commissions Tick Up to Pre-NAR Settlement Levels
The average U.S. buyer’s agent commission rose to 2.43% in the second quarter from 2.38% a year earlier. Commissions rose across all price tiers, with
Redfin Weekly Economics Update – August 11
August 11, 2025 Last Week In A Nutshell: Last week saw no market moving economic data, leaving markets to mull over the July jobs report
Buyers, Take Note: Mortgage Rates Are Falling, Home-Price Growth Is Cooling and Supply Is Outpacing Demand
Redfin economists say serious homebuyers have a window of opportunity to lock in a mortgage rate, as rates could fluctuate as more economic data is
Milwaukee Is Holding Up Better Than Any Other Major U.S. Housing Market, Las Vegas is Cooling the Fastest
The majority of America’s most resilient housing markets are located in the Rust Belt and are seeing an increase in home sales and prices. The
Homebuying Affordability Is Improving in These 11 Places
The income needed to afford the typical U.S. home has fallen year over year in almost a dozen major metros, most of which are Sun
