There is broad support to allow accessory dwelling units, duplexes and triplexes in residential neighborhoods, according to a new Zillow survey covering 26 U.S. metro areas, many of which are struggling with housing affordability.
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly While Market Volatility Increasing
Mortgage rates were down slightly last week. Market volatility has been increasing with the ongoing war in Ukraine and reactions to central bank actions and comments.
Renters of Color Pay Higher Security Deposits, More Application Fees
Renters of color typically submit more applications — and pay more in application fees — before they secure a place to live than white renters do. Renters of color also typically pay a higher security deposit when they move in
Selling your home this year? Why late April is the best time to list
Nationwide, the best time to list a home for sale is a Thursday during the second half of April
Mortgage Rates Increase Significantly Amid Predictions of Even Greater Hikes
Markets are anticipating more aggressive actions by the Federal Reserve, based on comments from many officials after the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
Domino Effect: Gender Pay Gap Has Implications for Women Home Buyers
Nationally, women could afford 18% more of the housing market if they made as much money as men. The disparities are most profound for women working in job categories such as the financial industry, education and health services, and “other services,” which include fields such as advocacy and pet care.
January 2022 Case-Shiller Results & Forecast: Competitive Conditions
Home price appreciation accelerated again to start the year as demand holds strong and the number of listings on the market continues to drop to new record lows.
Experts Predict at Least Two More Years Before Housing Inventory Climbs to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The housing market is expected to return to pre-pandemic, 2019 norms — at least in terms of inventory and the share of purchases made by first-time home buyers — by 2024, according to a panel of housing market experts polled in the latest Zillow® Home Price Expectations Survey.
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise as Fed Addresses Inflation
With economic data showing sustained tight labor markets and rising prices for goods and services, markets began anticipating more aggressive actions by the Federal Reserve to address inflation.
February New Home Sales: Compounding Challenges
New home sales fell in February amidst a number of challenges facing builders and home shoppers.
