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Zillow's latest analysis highlights a robust housing market fueled by historically low mortgage rates and increased demand from millennials. The company predicts a 21.9% increase in sales for 2021, the highest in almost 40 years, alongside a 10.5% rise in home values by December. Buyers are advised to act quickly; delays could lead to higher monthly payments due to rising mortgage rates and appreciating home values. Current average mortgage rates are 2.68%, with potential payments escalating significantly if rates and home prices rise.
Zillow has enhanced its Local Legal Protections tool to include source of income and voucher discrimination protection data on rental listings, addressing discrimination against tenants using various payment methods. As of December 2020, approximately 49.3% of rental listings fall within areas that prohibit such discrimination. Zillow aims to empower renters and educate landlords on local laws, improving access to housing for all.
Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) will present at the Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference on Feb. 11, 2021. Co-founder and CEO Rich Barton will participate in a fireside chat at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET. The event will be available for live streaming and replay on the company's Investor Relations website.
Zillow continues to innovate in real estate, enhancing the buying, selling, and financing experience for customers.
Zillow Group, which is transforming the real estate market, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on February 10, 2021, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can view information regarding the results, including links to the live webcast, on their Investor Relations website. Zillow Group is focused on simplifying the process of buying, selling, renting, and financing homes across the U.S.
In 2020, U.S. housing gained nearly $2.5 trillion in value, the highest annual increase since 2005. The total value of U.S. housing reached $36.2 trillion. Factors such as strong demand, low mortgage rates, and a shift to remote work fueled this growth, with Zillow anticipating a potentially stronger year in 2021. California alone accounts for 21.4% of the nation's housing value, worth $7.8 trillion. While most states saw value increases, Alaska recorded a 1.8% decline, attributed to low new construction and falling prices.
Home values in the U.S. rose sharply in December 2020, with typical values reaching $266,104, marking an 8.4% increase year-over-year—the highest since January 2014. Monthly growth stood at 1.1%, the fastest increase since 1996. Key cities like Phoenix led with 15.3% growth. Record-low mortgage rates, averaging 2.63%, kept buying affordable despite rising prices. Rents saw a slight increase, up 0.2% since November, though annual growth remained stagnant at just 0.8%. Overall, the housing market showed strong demand, with median time on the market at just 14 days.
A recent Zillow analysis highlights the financial challenges faced by renters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing that many pay over 80% of their unemployment benefits on rent. The new fiscal stimulus package provides an extra $300 weekly, reducing this burden to approximately 43%. However, despite this relief, millions remain behind on rent, accumulating an average debt of $6,000. The analysis also points out that once rent burdens exceed 30%, homelessness rates increase significantly. Housing vulnerability is likely to be a pressing issue for the incoming administration.
The Zillow analysis reports a significant rise in U.S. million-dollar cities, with 45 new additions in the past year, marking the largest annual increase in over a decade. Currently, there are 312 cities with typical home values exceeding $1 million, an increase of 104 from five years ago. This surge reflects a 7.5% annual appreciation in home values, driven by heightened demand during the pandemic. Coastal metro areas dominate the list, with San Francisco leading at 61 cities. High-value markets like Atherton, Calif. ($6.6 million) and Hunts Point, Wash. ($6 million) top the rankings.
The latest Zillow analysis reveals that home values for Black- and Latinx-owned homes remain lower than the national average, with gaps of 16.2% and 10.2%, respectively. However, these disparities have narrowed by about 4 percentage points since the Great Recession. The report indicates that Black and Latinx homeowners are seeing a recovery post-pandemic, aided by low mortgage rates and extended forbearance programs. While homeownership rates are increasing, inequality persists across different states, with Detroit showing a staggering 46% value gap.
