Americans Want Digital Tools to Complement Traditional Home Shopping
Most people are reluctant to rent, buy and/or sell a home entirely online. But most are comfortable using technology for at least some of the process.
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.
Expanding Access to Credit Could Shrink the Homeownership Race Gap
There is a direct correlation between credit security -- a strong credit history and structural access to credit offerings -- and higher homeownership.
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.
How the Coronavirus Vaccine Could Further Fuel the Upcoming Home Shopping Season
70% of homeowners say they would feel reasonably safe moving after widespread COVID vaccination, up from 52% who feel that way now.
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.
