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.
Market Trends
Mortgage Rates Rise on Surprising Jobs & Inflation Data
Mortgage rates rose over the past seven days, sharply fluctuating in response to unexpected readings of crucial economic data.
Zillow and Rover’s Top Emerging Dog-Friendly Cities for 2021
Dogs have truly become a part of American families, so it follows that they factor heavily into moving decisions -- even acting as a catalyst for some.
Don’t Play, Parents: Homes With Kid-Friendly Features go Fast
Listing keywords indicating nearby parks, bonus space, and pools are some of the hottest for attracting home shopping families.
Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Levels in Months
Mortgage rates continued to fall, hitting their lowest level since February. But key data releases this week could push them back up.
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.
February 2021 Case-Shiller Results & Forecast: Red Hot
Already rising at a blistering pace, the Case-Shiller home price indices pressed higher in February as competition for housing remained red hot.
Housing Gains Could Increase Black Wealth More than Half a Trillion Dollars by 2031
Almost half of the existing $3 trillion Black-white wealth gap can be attributed to housing disparities, but modest changes could help shrink it.
March New Home Sales: Back on the Gas
New home sales soared in March to the highest level since August 2006, cementing the ongoing and enduring strength of the home building industry.
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.
