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U.S. Housing – Existing Home Sales Median Price Existing home sales reached their highest level in 14 years, thanks to low rates. Image: Piper Sandler

U.S. Housing Demand and Mortgage Delinquencies A strong recovery in housing demand, but an increase in mortgage delinquencies. The wealth gap is widening in the United States. Image: BofA

U.S. Housing Starts and New One Family Houses U.S. housing starts surged 22.6% in July. Usually, a continued downturn may signal a contraction of the economy. And historically, a decline in residential real estate has led several recessions. But housing is already in a slump and shouldn’t cause a recession.

Housing – CME Lumber Futures Price Lumber futures are at record highs, as demand is supported by the recovery in housing construction. Image: The Daily Shot

U.S. Housing – MBA Purchase Applications Index Demand for housing has formed a V-shape in recent months. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Housing – Mortgage Loan Applications to Purchase a Home in the U.S. Mortgage loan applications to purchase a home in the U.S. are back to pre-pandemic levels. Image: BofA Global Research

U.S. Housing Sales U.S. housing sales are recovering from coronavirus, as builders have been reporting stronger demand. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond

Housing – U.S. Median Famility Income to Mortgage Cost This chart suggests that relative to family incomes, buying a home in the U.S. is currently quite affordable by historical standards. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond

U.S. Housing Market This chart suggests that the U.S. housing market has already started to recover. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Housing – Property Sales Volume and Construction Starts This chart shows the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the property market. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond