From Our Economists

Mortgage Rates to Fall Following Weak July Jobs Report
Mortgage rates will fall today following a weaker-than-expected jobs report that increases the odds of a September rate cut. U.S. employers added 73,000 jobs in

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Waits on Data to Inform Potential September Cut
The Fed held rates steady at its July meeting on Wednesday, as expected, despite dissents from two officials. All options are on the table for

Eliminating Tax on Home Sellers’ Capital Gains Would Have Mixed Results for the Housing Market
President Trump said this week that he is considering removing capital gains tax for home sales. Home sellers who lived in their home for two

September Rate Cut on the Table After Mixed June Inflation Report
Mortgage rates will remain largely unchanged after inflation came in just below expectations in June, leaving the door open for a September Fed rate cut.

Mortgage Rates to Remain Mostly Unchanged After Stronger-Than-Expected Jobs Report
The U.S. added more jobs than expected in June, and the unemployment rate declined despite expectations that it would increase. Mortgage rates may rise slightly

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged as More Officials Predict No Cuts This Year Amid Economic Uncertainty
Mortgage rates will remain steady after the Fed left rates unchanged at its June meeting, as expected. The Fed maintained a forecast of two rate

Mortgage Rates to Stay Flat After Mild May Inflation Report
A milder-than-expected May CPI report is unlikely to shift mortgage rates because tariff-induced inflation remains a threat and the Fed will continue to hold off

Mortgage Rates to Reverse Recent Decline as Unemployment Holds Steady
The official May jobs report remained strong on the surface and mortgage rates will reverse a decline from recent days following a weak ADP employment

U.S. Tariffs: Redfin’s Latest Analysis of Housing Market Impacts
President Trump’s newly announced tariffs will impact the housing market in a variety of ways. We’ll be updating this page with new information as the

Fed Unlikely to Cut Rates for Foreseeable Future After Mild April Inflation Report
Mortgage rates will remain unchanged after April inflation data came in as expected. Elevated tariff rates will keep Fed rate cuts on pause for the

Mortgage Rates to Hold Firm as Fed Continues ‘Wait-and-See’ Approach
Mortgage rates will stay largely unchanged after the Fed held rates steady at its May meeting, opting to remain in a noncommittal “wait-and-see” mode until

Mortgage Rates to Tick Up After Strong April Jobs Report
Mortgage rates will move slightly higher today on the back of a strong April employment report that makes the previously expected June Fed rate cut







