Zillow Market Pulse: February 5, 2021
January jobs figures underwhelmed, but the service sector showed signs of life. Mortgage applications rose, despite rising interest rates.
2020 Urban/Suburban Report: How Housing in Cities and Suburbs Both Thrived in an Extraordinary Year
Despite some early pandemic-era narratives, suburban housing markets did not disproportionately strengthen in 2020 at the expense of urban areas.
Mortgage Rates Up, Continuing Stretch of Modest Weekly Oscillations
Mortgage rates trended higher this week as economic data and pandemic-related developments paint a conflicting picture of the economy’s path forward.
How Monthly Mortgage Payments Change Depending on Appreciation & Interest Rates
Prospective home buyers should know how much monthly mortgage payments may change based on different home value appreciation and interest rate scenarios.
Zillow Market Pulse: January 29, 2021
Economic output fell in 2020 by more than it has in any calendar year since the mid-1940s. But the housing market remains strong.
10 Already-Affordable Markets That Have Only Gotten More Affordable the Past 2 Years
If you’re looking for an affordable place to set down roots, it might be best to start your search in the South.
How a Faster Market Enabled More Home Sales in 2020, Despite Falling Inventory
A faster-moving market enabled sales to grow even as inventory fell, a trend that could reset traditional understandings of “normal” inventory levels.
The Math Behind Rising Sales, Falling Inventory and Faster Market Velocity
The number of homes available to buy, the number of home sales that happen and the amount of time homes spend on the market are all interconnected.
December New Home Sales: A Banner Year in the Books
Overall, an estimated 811,000 new single-family homes were sold in 2020, up almost 20% from 2019.
Why Housing Choice Voucher Availability & Value Don’t Match Demand or Market Growth
A chronic shortage of federal Housing Choice Vouchers is putting renter households already hard-hit by the pandemic in an even more vulnerable position.
