Coronavirus Housing Market News
Home Prices Just. Keep. Climbing. National Median Now Up 14% from Last Year
For the four-week period ending September 20, home prices were up 14%, pending sales rose 29%, and new listings were 6% higher than the same period in 2019.
New-Construction Home Listings Drop 4% in August, Reversing Course From July’s Rebound
The new-homes market is recovering—with sales on the rise—but hurdles including a lumber shortage are still hampering builders.
Sacramento, Austin and Phoenix Are the Most Popular Destinations For People Searching For Homes Outside Their Metro Area
Remote work is accelerating the trend of migration away from expensive places like New York and San Francisco toward relatively affordable inland areas.
Affordable Areas Outside Big Cities Are Heating Up the Fastest As the Pandemic Changes Homebuyers’ Priorities
Relatively inexpensive areas outside major cities—like El Dorado County, just east of Sacramento, and Camden County, across the river from Philadelphia—are gaining ground with homebuyers as New York City and San Francisco lose steam.
Housing Market White Hot After Labor Day: Home Prices Up 13%, Pending Sales Up 27%
For the four-week period ending September 13, home prices were up 13%, pending sales rose 27%, and new listings were 6% higher than the same period in 2019.
Hot Housing Market Spans the Political Spectrum, with Prices Up Double Digits in Blue, Red and Swing Counties
Homes are selling the fastest in swing counties, a reflection of rising interest in the suburbs as the pandemic drives homebuyers to prioritize space.
Home Prices Just. Keep. Climbing. National Median Now Up 14% from Last Year
For the four-week period ending September 20, home prices were up 14%, pending sales rose 29%, and new listings were 6% higher than the same period in 2019.
New-Construction Home Listings Drop 4% in August, Reversing Course From July’s Rebound
The new-homes market is recovering—with sales on the rise—but hurdles including a lumber shortage are still hampering builders.
Sacramento, Austin and Phoenix Are the Most Popular Destinations For People Searching For Homes Outside Their Metro Area
Remote work is accelerating the trend of migration away from expensive places like New York and San Francisco toward relatively affordable inland areas.
Affordable Areas Outside Big Cities Are Heating Up the Fastest As the Pandemic Changes Homebuyers’ Priorities
Relatively inexpensive areas outside major cities—like El Dorado County, just east of Sacramento, and Camden County, across the river from Philadelphia—are gaining ground with homebuyers as New York City and San Francisco lose steam.
Housing Market White Hot After Labor Day: Home Prices Up 13%, Pending Sales Up 27%
For the four-week period ending September 13, home prices were up 13%, pending sales rose 27%, and new listings were 6% higher than the same period in 2019.
Hot Housing Market Spans the Political Spectrum, with Prices Up Double Digits in Blue, Red and Swing Counties
Homes are selling the fastest in swing counties, a reflection of rising interest in the suburbs as the pandemic drives homebuyers to prioritize space.