Zillow gets vote of confidence from JP Morgan analysts

Analysts gave Zillow an “overweight” rating, which means they expect Zillow to outperform peer companies. The report also sets Zillow’s share price target at $48 by December of this year. Continue reading

Homebuyer demand cools to lowest level since 1995 as rates rebound

An MBA survey shows demand for purchase loans is down 18 percent week over week and 41 percent from a year ago as mortgage rates rise for the second week in a row. Continue reading

‘Modest’ recession could put a lid on 2023 home sales: Fannie Mae

Economic downturn could put a damper on a promising start to the spring homebuying season, but set the stage for mortgage rates to ease and for home sales to rebound in 2024. Continue reading

Demand for purchase loans sinks as mortgage rates rebound

Mortgage rates have been inching up from 2023 lows following a strong jobs report and January’s Consumer Price Index readout, which shows only a slight cooling in inflation. Continue reading

The 1 metric you need to scrutinize, according to a real estate economist

Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather reveals to Intel the top data point signaling a coming rebound and shares why inflation and mortgage rates will continue to lead the market this spring. Continue reading

Housing singled out as largest contributor to inflation: Economists

Housing costs were the biggest contributor to inflation in January, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Increased food and energy costs were smaller by comparison. Continue reading

Mortgage rates inch up from 2023 lows on strong jobs report

Strong job numbers spark fears that the Fed will need to stick to its guns and continue to raise rates and keep them elevated for some time to fight inflation. Continue reading

Young renters’ inflation rate lower than general population: Study

Gen Zers and millennials who signed new leases in December saw their cost of goods and services increase 5.6 percent and 6.1 percent, respectively, according to a new report by Redfin. Continue reading

Mass rounds of real estate layoffs still the exception, not the norm

Despite big rounds of layoffs by companies like Compass and Anywhere, payrolls throughout the real estate industry held firm in January, according to a report released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Continue reading

Homebuyer demand for mortgages up for second week in a row

Purchase loan requests rise 3 percent week over week as mortgage rates ease but remain down 39 percent from the same time a year ago. Continue reading