At the national level, housing affordability increased for the second consecutive month in August compared to the previous month.
By:
Michael Hyman
Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/housing-affordability-continued-to-improve-in-august
Instant Reaction: Jobs, October 8, 2021 The job additions of 194,000 in September are light considering there are still 5 million fewer Americans working now versus before the pandemic. By: Lawrence Yun Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-jobs-october-8-2021
Pending Home Sales Rise 8.1% in August 2021 August’s pending home sales pace increased 8.1% last month but fell 8.3% from a year ago. By: Michael Hyman Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/more-contracts-signed-as-pending-home-sales-rise-8-1-in-august-2021
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 30, 2021 Mortgage rates rose sharply this week following the trend of the 10-year Treasury yield, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing to 3.01%. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-september-30-2021
Get the latest research and articles on office sectors, the current infrastructure bill, and more. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-digest/october-2021
A Nearly Unbelievable Data Point: The Birth Rate The baby bust has likely been fueled by both economic and health concerns of women during the pandemic. By: Jessica Lautz Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/a-nearly-unbelievable-data-point-the-birth-rate
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 7, 2021 Mortgage rates dropped slightly this week, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 2.99% from 3.01% the previous week. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-october-7-2021
