Zillow Market Pulse: March 26, 2021
New and existing home sales slowed in February, but buyer demand remains firm and the overall health of the mortgage market is improving.
Zillow Market Pulse: March 26, 2021
New and existing home sales slowed in February, but buyer demand remains firm and the overall health of the mortgage market is improving.
International Developments Push Mortgage Rates Down from Recent Highs
International and pandemic-driven developments outweighed domestic economic data released this week, pushing mortgage rates down.
February New Home Sales: A Temporary Pause?
The setback in February new home sales wasn’t entirely surprising, given harsh weather and volatile materials costs, but the dip was deeper than expected.
February Existing Home Sales: A Step Back, but a Promising Path Forward
New listing activity has slowed, leaving fewer homes for buyers to bid on and contributing to a step back in February existing home sales volumes.
Zillow Market Pulse: March 19, 2021
Winter weather wasn't kind to retail spending or home building in February, but otherwise, the economy looks poised to start rolling.
Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Levels in a Year
Mortgage rates rose again this week, continuing their ascent to reach their highest levels in a year.
Zillow Market Pulse: March 12, 2021
Mortgage rates continued to rise, a key housing regulator made moves that may make second/investment properties more expensive and consumer sentiment rose.
Mortgage Rates Trend Higher Continuing Rocky Yet Upward Trend
Mortgage rates trended higher on the week as the market continues to gauge the economy’s path forward.
Zillow Market Pulse: March 5, 2021
The February jobs report broadly exceeded expectations and contained a lot of good news -- but significant labor market challenges remain.
Mortgage Rates Fall on Uptick in Treasury Bond Demand
Mortgage rates fell following a rise in investor demand for U.S. Treasuries, but upward pressure on rates could be here to stay.
