Zillow Market Pulse: April 2, 2021
The U.S. jobs market hit a higher gear in March, and residential construction employment is strong. A decline in pending home sales may prove temporary.
Mortgage Rates Bounce Back to Recent Highs as Economy Continues to Improve
Mortgage rates rose last week, reversing recent declines, as an improving economy and rising treasury yields continued to keep upward pressure on rates.
Bottom Tier in Top Gear: Why the Most Affordable Homes are Gaining Value the Fastest
In many areas, the gap in appreciation between the most- and least-affordable homes is widening -- evidence of intense competition among buyers on a budget.
January 2021 Case-Shiller Results & Forecast: No End in Sight
The main Case-Shiller home prices indices continued to surge as the new year began, maintaining a torrid pace likely to persist for many more months.
As Eviction Cliff Nears, Here’s How Millions Could Keep Their Homes
An eviction crisis looms if/when a federal moratorium expires, but there are ways to soften the blow if landlords choose to work with struggling tenants.
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.
