November Existing Home Sales: Continued Underachievement
November’s existing home sales numbers were a continuation of the year-long underachievement in the market – steady, but not as good as one might otherwise expect.
U.S. Home Value Growth Near Six-Year Lows as the Housing Market Continues to Steady Itself
As we approach the winter holidays, housing is taking a breather -- echoed in slower annual appreciation and the lower-than-normal available inventory.
Zillow Home Value Index Methodology, 2019 Revision: Getting Under the Hood
Beginning with publication of November 2019 data, we revised our approach and the calculations made to construct the ZHVI. Here's how it's built.
Zillow Home Value Index Methodology, 2019 Revision: What’s Changed & Why
The Zillow Home Value Index is Zillow's flagship measure of the typical home value and appreciation. It offers many advantages over other housing indices.
Brexit, Trade Talks Have Muted Impact on Mortgage Rates
The fact that mortgage rates haven’t taken off in response to Brexit and/or the China trade pact speaks to the complexity of the two situations.
November Housing Starts: Good Vibes
Builders started 1.365 million homes in November, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up 3.2% from October and up 13.6% from a year ago.
Experts: More Gen Zers than Millennials Will Own Homes
By 2035, when Gen Z begins reaching age 40, experts said they largely expect the homeownership rate among 35- to-44-year-olds to be higher than it is today.
U.S. Renters Paid $4.5 Trillion in Rent in the 2010s
All-in-all, U.S. renters paid roughly $4.5 trillion in rent during the 2010s, more than the 2018 GDP of Germany.
Stellar Jobs Report Has Unexpectedly Weak Effect on Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates responded more modestly than expected to November’s stellar jobs report, held down by ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.
Bold Predictions for 2020: Shrinking Homes and a More Stable Market
We expect a slower market than we’ve become accustomed to the last few years. But don’t mistake this for a buyer-friendly environment.
