Zillow Market Pulse: March 12, 2021
Mortgage rates continued to rise, a key housing regulator made moves that may make second/investment properties more expensive and consumer sentiment rose.
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Mortgage Rates Trend Higher Continuing Rocky Yet Upward Trend
Mortgage rates trended higher on the week as the market continues to gauge the economy’s path forward.
Zillow Market Pulse: March 5, 2021
The February jobs report broadly exceeded expectations and contained a lot of good news -- but significant labor market challenges remain.
Mortgage Rates Fall on Uptick in Treasury Bond Demand
Mortgage rates fell following a rise in investor demand for U.S. Treasuries, but upward pressure on rates could be here to stay.
Zillow Market Pulse: February 26, 2021
Mortgage rates jumped on inflation expectations, investors expect a surge in spending but consumers remain wary, and builders set a strong tone for 2021.
Mortgage Rates Rise, Ending Streak of Record Lows
After months of holding firm, mortgage rates have finally relented to mounting upward pressure over the past couple weeks and have moved higher.
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.
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.
