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.
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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.
April Housing Starts: Strength Despite Mounting Uncertainty
Despite rising risks, building activity remains strong as builders continue to see a golden opportunity to help address the shortage of for-sale homes.
Zillow April 2021-April 2022 Home Value & Sales Forecast
Zillow expects home values to grow 11.8% through April 2022, and for existing sales to end 2021 up 10.3% from 2020.
Zillow Market Pulse: May 14, 2021
A spike in inflation puts the Fed in a tough spot, lumber prices may be starting to fall and the bulk of mortgage money goes to the best-qualified.
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 Market Pulse: May 7, 2021
The April jobs report was disappointingly and surprisingly weak, helping push mortgage rates down. The federal eviction moratorium was struck down in court.
Zillow Market Pulse: April 30, 2021
GDP grew at an annualized rate of 6.4% in Q1 on the back of strong growth in consumer spending and continued housing strength.
Mortgage Rates Trend Downward, Partially Driven by Tax Talks
Mortgage rates continue their downward trend partially driven by discussions about a proposed increase in capital gains tax rates.
Zillow Market Pulse: April 23, 2021
Existing home sales cooled while new home sales soared in March, the inventory crunch may be easing and mortgage rates keep falling.
