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.
Market Trends
April Existing Home Sales: Demand Outweighing Supply
April existing home sales fell 2.7% from March according to the National Association of Realtors, to 5.85 million (SAAR), the 3rd straight monthly decline.
The Need for Speed: Almost Half of U.S. Homes Sell in less than a Week
In April, 47% of U.S. homes were on the market for less than a week before going pending. More than three quarters were on the market less than a month.
Mortgage Rates Tick Up After Fed Hints at Moves
Mortgage rates ticked up this week in reaction to hints from the Federal Reserve that they may tighten monetary policy.
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.
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.
