January 2021 NAR SentriLock Home Showings Report
January 2021 NAR SentriLock Home Showings Report
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 2021 Pending Home Sales Highlights
January 2021 Pending Home Sales Highlights
January’s pending home sales pace declined 2.8% last month but rose 13% from a year ago.
REALTORS® Confidence Index: January 2021 Highlights
REALTORS® Confidence Index: January 2021 Highlights
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.
Instant Reaction: Second 2020 Q4 GDP Growth Estimates Show Residential Investment Leading the Economic Recovery
Instant Reaction: Second 2020 Q4 GDP Growth Estimates
Today’s second GDP estimate for the 2020 Q4 shows the economy grew slightly higher at 4.1% than previously estimated (4% advance estimate).
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, February 25, 2021
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, February 25, 2021
Mortgage rates rose sharply this week to 2.97% as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level in the past year.
Weekly Retail Update: February 22, 2021
Weekly Retail Update: February 22, 2021
The pandemic led to reduced brick-and-mortar foot traffic, retail store closures, and significant decreases in retail employment.
Half of Renters Not Caught Up on Rent Live in One-family Homes and 2-to-4 Unit Properties
Where Do Renters Not Caught Up on Rent Live?
Eleven billion dollars in rental assistance is needed per month to assist renters and small landlords.
Full House: The Rise of Multi-generational Homes During COVID-19
The Rise of Multi-generational Homes During COVID-19
Buyers purchasing multi-generational homes during the pandemic rose to a series high of 15%.
More First-time Buyers are Obtaining Conventional Instead of FHA Financing
More First-Time Buyers Obtaining Conventional Financing
More first-time buyers are going with conventional rather than FHA-insured loans.
Layoffs Remain Elevated as 860,000 People Seek Jobless Aid
Layoffs Still Up as 860,000 People Seek Jobless Aid
New jobless claims rose slightly by 13,000 last week to 861,000, while continued claims dropped below 5 million.