Appeals to neighborhood character alone won't be enough to kill a proposal
Hopes of a robust spring homebuying season are quickly running into harsh economic realities
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at key numbers to know
The committee said it would continue to monitor financial and international developments
3 economists explain the Iranian conflict's potential impacts, from fuel costs to mortgage rates
Opinion
The real estate industry has survived recessions, financial crises, pandemic shutdowns and rate spikes. Darryl Davis writes that a commitment to genuine service is the reason
Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin's Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there's less capital leftover for loans on everyday items
One economist said Wednesday, 'Homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026.' Another expert noted that 'mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago'
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in December, leading many to believe the Fed will hold rates steady this month. But if market conditions cool, a March rate cut may be in the cards
Jerome Powell issued a warning on Sunday that the Fed's independence was under threat of political intimidation, as evidenced by grand jury subpoenas served to the bank by the DOJ
Although $200B sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's
Applications for purchase mortgages drops for a 5th consecutive week to the lowest level since October as mortgage rates continue to hover above 6%, MBA lender surveys show
Economist Doug Duncan weighs in on the challenges facing economic forecasters today, cutbacks in economic reports produced by Fannie and Freddie, Fed independence, and more
Opinion
2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most
The next Fed chair may be more receptive to the president's calls for rate cuts, but they'll have to convince other central bank policymakers to give up their independence