By the Numbers

Fannie Mae’s latest report anticipates the market will remain sluggish until the end of 2025, but there is a potential for improvement in 2026.

The pace of sales lagged behind last year’s rate, with mortgage applications and demand signals declining as economic uncertainty continues to take a toll.

Homebuyers embraced lower mortgage rates in March before new tariffs were announced, causing home sales to jump amid persistent economic concerns.

Zillow’s predicted difference from March 2025 to March 2026 went from barely positive to down 1.7%. And ongoing economic uncertainty isn’t helping.

Economic experts warn home sales may begin to slow as concerns about the economy and fluctuating mortgage rates give potential homebuyers pause.

While confidence edged up in April, builders are concerned about future sales as supplier price hikes stand to add nearly $11,000 to the cost of a new home.

Fannie Mae economists are scaling back their price growth estimates for the year as mortgage rates hang around 7%, and some analysts believe prices could fall.

A new Realtor.com survey indicates homeowners thinking about selling are closely monitoring mortgage rates as they await the right moment to enter the market.

While most remodels aren’t driven by plans to sell, homeowners should consider the long-term returns and the upgrades agents say buyers are most interested in.

A recent NAR report suggests there may be a growing generational gap among sellers who choose to list on the MLS. Plus, the share of first-time buyers plunged.

Consumer anxiety could "freeze the housing market" — or encourage buyers and sellers to act if they expect things to get worse.

Independently of other recent tariffs, the U.S. is preparing to more than double levies on softwood lumber from Canada, and builders should “plan accordingly.”

​​After trending down last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage had its largest 24-hour increase of 2025 on Monday — and climbed even closer to 7% on Tuesday.

New Zillow research explains which metrics can predict a listing’s length of time on the market — and what sellers can do to speed up the process.

Today’s jobs data was stronger than expected, and mortgage rates hit a 5-month low. That could boost home sales if economic anxiety doesn’t scare buyers away.

Rates may drop in the short-term before inflation ramps up, but stock market volatility, higher prices and rising unemployment could stall home purchases.

The number of households that can only afford homes under $300K far exceeds the supply at that price point, while there is a glut of homes valued at $2M and up.

Most first-time sellers who bought during the pandemic report having regrets, and many are preparing to give up the home they thought they’d stay in for life.

Keeping an eye on economic factors like growth, inflation and government borrowing can provide hints about where mortgage rates are headed.

Pending sales are trending behind last year as high prices, economic uncertainty weigh on consumers — but there are positive signs in the new home market.