by Laura Baliestiero | Feb 4, 2021 | Home Value, Housing Market Updates, Price Growth
U.S. home price growth surged in the penultimate month of 2020 to a level not seen in nearly seven years. Standard & Poor’s said that its S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index posted a 9.5% annual gain in November, up from 8.4% in October. The...
by Laura Baliestiero | Nov 8, 2020 | Buying a Home, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates, Price Growth
Big picture: The housing sector is showing strength across the board resulting from a combination of low mortgage rates, rising demand, and shift in consumer preferences as a result of the pandemic. The numbers: The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city price index...
by Laura Baliestiero | Oct 7, 2020 | Buying a Home, Fall, Price Growth
Pending home sales in the U.S is a leading indicator of the health of the housing market. This summer the metric reached a new record — further evidence that housing has been a bright spot in the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Realtor.com’s September housing...