August New Home Sales: A True Bright Spot
This summer’s remarkably strong home sales market, particularly new home sales, has been one of the true bright spots in the broader economy.
Housing is Widely Exceeding Early Expectations, but Job Market Remains a Big Concern
Expert predictions for near-term home price growth improved markedly in the summer as the housing market powered through early pandemic challenges.
Mortgage Rates Flat Despite Busy News Week
Mortgage rates were flat over the last seven days, despite a healthy dose of news, economic data and central bank statements that prompted a whirlwind week in stock markets.
Zillow Market Pulse: September 23, 2020
Gains in existing home sales and mortgage applications show that housing is running hot, but business closures point to a growing chill on Main Street.
August Existing Home Sales: Continuing to Run Hot
Sales of existing homes last month topped an already strong July, and were the strongest recorded in any August since 2006.
Zillow Market Pulse: September 21, 2020
Homeowners are enjoying a boost in equity as home value growth picks up, but many are still struggling and not taking advantage of available protection.
August 2020 Market Report and Zillow Weekly Market Report Through September 12
Low inventory pushes home values to highest monthly increase since 2013 and low demand pushes rents lower in August monthly housing data.
Zillow Market Pulse: September 18, 2020
Home construction activity slowed a bit in August, consumer optimism is coming back and the job market keeps sending mixed signals.
College-Area Rents Are Falling Behind as Schools Move Online
Rents in college areas (where more than 1/5 residents is a student) were down year-over-year in August, but up in non-college areas.
