Zillow Market Pulse: October 14, 2020
Mortgage application activity remains strong, but is starting to fade somewhat. And most consumer stimulus money from earlier this year was saved, not spent.
Interest in Vacation Areas Picking Up As Pandemic Persists
Growth in page views to local listings, homes saved on Zillow and pending sales volume in vacation-home areas are all outpacing national rates.
Zillow Market Pulse: October 12, 2020
Home buyers and business owners both are finding loans harder to get. And temporary -- but not permanent -- moves spiked in the early days of the pandemic.
Latinx Americans are Driving U.S. Homeownership Gains, But Wide Gaps Remain
Latinx homeownership has made huge strides over the past decade. But this community remains underrepresented among homeowners, and faces unique challenges.
Zillow Market Pulse: October 9, 2020
Consumer housing sentiment improved, but sellers are now more bullish than buyers. Forbearance participation is down, as is (unexpectedly) credit card debt.
Zillow Weekly Market Report, Data Through Oct. 3
The frenetic pace of newly pending sales seems to finally be subsiding as the weather turns, but a dire lack of inventory is keeping sellers in control.
Women More Likely to Face Housing Insecurity in Pandemic-Led Recession
Women are more likely than men to be unemployed, renters and caregivers as the pandemic grinds on, increasing their risk of becoming housing-cost burdened.
Mortgage Rates Hold Firm Despite Changes in Bond Market
Mortgage rates have held firm this week, despite notable changes in the bond market that typically would drive rate changes.
Zillow Market Pulse: October 7, 2020
Job openings data confirmed the evolving labor market slowdown narrative, and the abrupt stall of stimulus talks may force the Fed to take stronger actions.
What are the Top Affordable U.S. Suburbs With a City Feel?
In partnership with Yelp, we determined the 10 places that best balance the space & affordability of the suburbs while still maintaining that big-city feel.
