The Typical U.S. Renter is Expected to be ‘Housing Cost Burdened’ By the End of 2021
Rent paid as a share of income is forecast to rise beyond 30% by December for the typical U.S. renter, which is considered housing burdened.
Market Reports
May 2021 Case-Shiller Results & Forecast: Growth Continues Climb
The forces that have propelled home price growth to new highs over the past year remain in place and are offering little evidence of abating.
April 2021 Case-Shiller Results & Forecast: No Sign of Slowing
The forces that have propelled home price growth to new highs over the past year remain in place and are offering little evidence of abating.
Inventory Finally Rebounds as Appreciation, Rent Growth Break Records (May 2021 Market Report)
The inventory crunch showed early signs of easing in May, with for-sale inventory up 3.9% over April -- the first monthly gain since July 2020.
Experts: Zoning Changes Most Effective Path to Boosting Housing Supply
When asked what could be done to increase housing supply, a panel of experts surveyed by Zillow chose relaxing zoning rules as the most effective option.
To Sell Your Home Quickly, List it on a Thursday Before Labor Day
Home sellers looking to shave time off their sale and potentially maximize proceeds should consider listing their home on a Thursday prior to Labor Day.
March 2021 Case-Shiller Results & Forecast: Not Slowing Any Time Soon
The pressures that have pushed home prices upward at their fastest pace in years remain in place and prices continue to press higher.
Anticipated Inventory Relief Fails to Materialize in April (April 2021 Market Report)
The ongoing inventory deficit deepened slightly in April -- total U.S. for-sale inventory was down 30.3% from April 2020 and 1.4% from March.
History Not Repeating: Why Today’s Housing Market Won’t Turn into 2008’s
Today’s housing fundamentals -- including supply, demand and overall financial conditions -- are markedly different than in 2008.
Inventory Shows Signs of A Rebound, Just in Time for Spring (March 2021 Market Report)
Inventory remains way down, but signs are emerging that the nation’s ongoing housing squeeze may be starting to ease somewhat.
