Housing Market Roundup

Among the many housing reports that came across our desk this week: Genworth Mortgage Insurance said 2020 was the “best year on record” for first-time home buyers; Radian said February home prices accelerated; Black Knight reported mortgage delinquencies rose for the first time in nine months; and Redfin said the home-buying process is becoming a headache for many consumers.

Home Prices Keep Going Up, Up, Up

A flurry of economic reports shows U.S. home price appreciation, triggered by low housing inventories, keep pushing toward—and beyond—double-digit percentage annual growth.

Housing Market Roundup

It’s been a busy week here, with the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo wrapping up. Here is a summary of some key housing market reports that took place over the past week. A major theme: tremendous housing market resiliency amid continued economic turmoil.