Current Market Data

The new January 2021 NAR SentriLock Home Showings Report indicates that there was an increase in nationwide foot traffic on a month-over-month basis.

January’s pending home sales pace declined 2.8% last month but rose 13% from a year ago.

In January, properties were typically on the market for 21 days, first-time buyers accounted for 33% of sales, and cash sales made up 19% of sales.

Today’s second GDP estimate for the 2020 Q4 shows the economy grew slightly higher at 4.1% than previously estimated (4% advance estimate).

Mortgage rates rose sharply this week to 2.97% as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level in the past year.

The pandemic led to reduced brick-and-mortar foot traffic, retail store closures, and significant decreases in retail employment.

Eleven billion dollars in rental assistance is needed per month to assist renters and small landlords.

Buyers purchasing multi-generational homes during the pandemic rose to a series high of 15%.

More first-time buyers are going with conventional rather than FHA-insured loans.

New jobless claims rose slightly by 13,000 last week to 861,000, while continued claims dropped below 5 million.