2020
Weekly Retail Update: November 20, 2020
Temporary retail store closures experienced earlier in the year have returned. www.nar.realtor – Research
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 19, 2020
Mortgage rates hit another record low this week for the thirteenth time this year. www.nar.realtor – Research
Housing Affordability Declines in September 2020 as Median Family Prices Continue to Surge
At the national level, housing affordability declined in September 2020 compared to a year ago but rose compared to August. www.nar.realtor – Research
First-time Buyer Share Declines to 31% in September 2020 But Still Hits 2 Million
Amid more intense buyer competition, rising prices, and higher credit qualifications, the share of first-time buyers continued to decline to 31% in September. www.nar.realtor – Research
Housing Affordability Weakens in August 2020 as Home Prices Rose Faster than Median Family Incomes
At the national level, housing affordability declined in August 2020 compared to a year ago and fell compared to July. www.nar.realtor – Research
Housing Affordability Drops Modestly in July 2020 as Median Family Prices Reach All Time High
At the national level, housing affordability showed signs of improvement in July 2020 compared to a year ago but dipped compared to June. www.nar.realtor – Research