Zillow Market Pulse: February 19, 2021
Existing home sales started 2021 the same way they ended 2020 -- strong. New construction data offered mixed signals, and mortgage rates surged.
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January Housing Starts: A Small Stumble to Start the Year
As the new year unfolds, signals are emerging that many of the constraints that homebuilders powered through in 2020 may finally be catching up to them.
Mortgage Rates Surge on Rising Treasury Yields, Inflation Fears
Mortgage rates surged higher this week, rising at their fastest pace in months. And in a way, this uptick was inevitable.
Zillow Market Pulse: February 12, 2021
Housing sentiment is on the rise, but overall economic confidence is low. Mortgage rates were flat despite upward pressure, and loans are easier to get.
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady, Awaiting More Definitive Signals of Economic Health
After a topsy-turvy start to the year, mortgage rates have stabilized of late. Future up or down movements will be determined by the path of the economy.
Zillow Market Pulse: February 5, 2021
January jobs figures underwhelmed, but the service sector showed signs of life. Mortgage applications rose, despite rising interest rates.
Mortgage Rates Up, Continuing Stretch of Modest Weekly Oscillations
Mortgage rates trended higher this week as economic data and pandemic-related developments paint a conflicting picture of the economy’s path forward.
How Monthly Mortgage Payments Change Depending on Appreciation & Interest Rates
Prospective home buyers should know how much monthly mortgage payments may change based on different home value appreciation and interest rate scenarios.
Zillow Market Pulse: January 29, 2021
Economic output fell in 2020 by more than it has in any calendar year since the mid-1940s. But the housing market remains strong.
December New Home Sales: A Banner Year in the Books
Overall, an estimated 811,000 new single-family homes were sold in 2020, up almost 20% from 2019.
