Zillow Market Pulse: February 26, 2021
Mortgage rates jumped on inflation expectations, investors expect a surge in spending but consumers remain wary, and builders set a strong tone for 2021.
Zillow Market Pulse: February 26, 2021
Mortgage rates jumped on inflation expectations, investors expect a surge in spending but consumers remain wary, and builders set a strong tone for 2021.
Mortgage Rates Rise, Ending Streak of Record Lows
After months of holding firm, mortgage rates have finally relented to mounting upward pressure over the past couple weeks and have moved higher.
January 2021 New Home Sales: Setting the Tone
This is exactly the kind of tone builders wanted to set at the start of 2021, establishing a very strong early pace for new home activity to come.
December 2020 Case-Shiller Results & January Forecast: An Exclamation Point on 2020
Home prices as measured by the Case-Shiller indices continued to surge higher in December, setting the stage for more strong growth in the months ahead.
Zillow Market Pulse: February 19, 2021
Existing home sales started 2021 the same way they ended 2020 -- strong. New construction data offered mixed signals, and mortgage rates surged.
January Existing Home Sales: Setting the Stage
January’s existing home sales figures continued 2020's momentum and set the stage for what should be another banner year for the housing market.
January Housing Starts: A Small Stumble to Start the Year
As the new year unfolds, signals are emerging that many of the constraints that homebuilders powered through in 2020 may finally be catching up to them.
Mortgage Rates Surge on Rising Treasury Yields, Inflation Fears
Mortgage rates surged higher this week, rising at their fastest pace in months. And in a way, this uptick was inevitable.
Zillow Market Pulse: February 12, 2021
Housing sentiment is on the rise, but overall economic confidence is low. Mortgage rates were flat despite upward pressure, and loans are easier to get.
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady, Awaiting More Definitive Signals of Economic Health
After a topsy-turvy start to the year, mortgage rates have stabilized of late. Future up or down movements will be determined by the path of the economy.
