Zillow Market Pulse: March 12, 2021
Mortgage rates continued to rise, a key housing regulator made moves that may make second/investment properties more expensive and consumer sentiment rose.
Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms are Pandemic Must-Haves
Homes that advertised higher-end kitchen and bathroom amenities sold for more than otherwise expected in 2020.
Mortgage Rates Trend Higher Continuing Rocky Yet Upward Trend
Mortgage rates trended higher on the week as the market continues to gauge the economy’s path forward.
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.
