Mortgage Rates Hold Firm Even After Strong Economic Data
Mortgage rates fell this week, holding firm even as key economic data reports show signs of continued improvement.
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Zillow Market Pulse: April 2, 2021
The U.S. jobs market hit a higher gear in March, and residential construction employment is strong. A decline in pending home sales may prove temporary.
Mortgage Rates Bounce Back to Recent Highs as Economy Continues to Improve
Mortgage rates rose last week, reversing recent declines, as an improving economy and rising treasury yields continued to keep upward pressure on rates.
January 2021 Case-Shiller Results & Forecast: No End in Sight
The main Case-Shiller home prices indices continued to surge as the new year began, maintaining a torrid pace likely to persist for many more months.
Zillow Market Pulse: March 26, 2021
New and existing home sales slowed in February, but buyer demand remains firm and the overall health of the mortgage market is improving.
International Developments Push Mortgage Rates Down from Recent Highs
International and pandemic-driven developments outweighed domestic economic data released this week, pushing mortgage rates down.
February New Home Sales: A Temporary Pause?
The setback in February new home sales wasn’t entirely surprising, given harsh weather and volatile materials costs, but the dip was deeper than expected.
Zillow Market Pulse: March 19, 2021
Winter weather wasn't kind to retail spending or home building in February, but otherwise, the economy looks poised to start rolling.
Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Levels in a Year
Mortgage rates rose again this week, continuing their ascent to reach their highest levels in a year.
February Housing Starts: Just a Bump in the Road?
It does seem builders took their foot off the pedal somewhat in February, but it's important to keep the bigger picture in focus.
