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Redfin survey finds 25% of U.S. consumers are delaying home or car purchases due to the war in Iran.

1 in 4 are delaying major purchases amid Iran war, but majority undeterred

Daniel Banta

Fears around tariffs and job security remain bigger factors in U.S. consumers’ purchasing plans: Redfin

Market Trends

Redfin survey finds 25% of U.S. consumers are delaying home or car purchases due to the war in Iran.

1 in 4 are delaying major purchases amid Iran war, but majority undeterred

Daniel Banta

Fears around tariffs and job security remain bigger factors in U.S. consumers’ purchasing plans: Redfin

Latest Updates

Relocation on the rise: Nearly 20% of house hunters eyed out-of-town moves in late 2025

Homeowners increasingly turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ to manage budgets

Delistings become relistings as home sellers recalibrate in 2026

Home builder survey reveals pessimism about long-term market trends

Midwest emerges as rental cash cow in barren market for real estate investors

Home sales rebound in February as winter thaw lifts activity: Zillow

Slow inventory gains hamstring housing market recovery

How mortgage lenders are missing the point on AI

Mortgage lenders are racing to adopt AI, but experts warn that poor strategy, weak governance and unclear goals can undermine efficiency gains.

How mortgage lenders are missing the point on AI

Everyone in mortgage says they want it. Few can articulate why.

Small firms power concentrated private sector job gains in February.

Small firms drive concentrated private sector job gains in February

Job additions clustered in health care, education and construction as new risks emerge amid geopolitical uncertainty

Purchase mortgage applications end February with momentum.

Purchase mortgage applications end February with momentum

Refinance activity sustains recent gains as buyers also respond to lower rates

Fed’s Kashkari says military operations in Iran cloud monetary policy outlook.

Fed’s Kashkari says war in Iran clouds monetary policy outlook

Refinancing surges as mortgage rates dip below 6%, yet uncertainty continues to shape the spring homebuying outlook.

Mixed housing signals complicate spring homebuying season

Out-of-market interest has redrawn the map of homebuyer demand.

Out-of-market interest has redrawn the map of homebuyer demand

Home purchase cancellations set a record in January.

Home purchase cancellations set a record in January

New mortgage payment amounts rise in January, ending half year of declines.

New mortgage payment amounts rise in January, ending half year of declines

Redfin offers new estimate on typical first-time homebuyer age

Redfin joins the great debate on typical age of first-time homebuyers

LendingTree survey finds 31% of Americans, and 59% of Gen Z, hope for a housing market crash as a way to improve affordability.

Nearly a third of consumers are rooting for a housing market crash amid affordability concerns

Nine states post annual home price declines in fourth quarter of 2025, per HPI data from the FHFA.

Nine states post annual home price declines in fourth quarter: FHFA

Consumer confidence edges up in February, though homebuying plans retreat.

Consumer confidence edges up in February, though homebuying plans retreat

Despite tougher pricing climate, home flippers look cautiously upbeat

Home flippers bullish despite tougher pricing climate

Housing market tilts towards buyers as sellers comprise a greater share of the market

Home sellers outnumber buyers by near-record 44% in January

The median-income household can now afford a $331,483 home, unlocking 82,300 new affordable listings nationwide.

U.S. homebuyer purchasing power surges by $30,000 as mortgage rates cool

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