September 2020 Existing and Pending Home Sales : Home sales are up approximately 20% year over year, with very low interest rates and days on market the lowest on record. Inventory remains tight, posing difficulties for would-be buyers to enter the market.
Metros Where Homeownership Wealth Gains Are Highest : A person who purchased a home 30 years ago would likely have gained an average $283,000 as of the second quarter of 2020, according to NAR.
Patio Heaters Are the 'New Toilet Paper' : As homeowners look for ways to extend using outdoor space into the cold weather months, propane tank and fire pit sales have surged, Fast Company reports.