By the Numbers

Existing homes sales were down 4.2% year-over-year as prices kept climbing, keeping buyers sidelined. The good news: Inventory continues to build.

Economists are divided over whether rates will continue to drop — and whether “the dam is going to break” and unleash a flood of buyers.

The board took an aggressive approach with its 50-basis point cut, and signaled that two more cuts are coming this year.

Housing starts and completions rose year-over-year, and builders expressed more confidence this month — but a significant housing shortfall remains.

While a rate cut — which could further drive down mortgage rates — would help homebuyers, there are other headwinds at play in the final months of 2024.

The downward trend hasn’t fired up buyers (yet), but predictions of more cuts this year could move rates closer to 5% and amp up the market next spring.

A bright spot in a tough market? The best time to buy in 2024 — and save upwards of $14,000 — is just weeks away, says Realtor.com.

A Fannie Mae survey found that despite sour attitudes about homebuying, there’s hope that rates and prices will decline — and a geographic divide over selling.

A mixed August jobs report has economists speculating about how deep of an interest rate cut the Federal Reserve might make on Sept. 18.

More choices and lower mortgage rates may bring out late-season buyers, and they could have an advantage over those who wait until spring.

A new report from ATTOM indicates that select counties in California, New Jersey and Illinois are most at risk of a housing market downturn.

The “free” ride may not last as officials seek solutions for a deflationary economy and a glut of homes — the mirror image of what the U.S. is dealing with.

NAR’s latest confidence survey also suggests that buyers gained some leverage this summer, but overall sales were down.

Rates are edging closer to 6%, but the downward trend still hasn’t translated into sales as potential homebuyers play the waiting game.

Oklahoma and Texas lead the way, with supply up nearly 20% compared to the same week in 2019.

Lists and calculators can be a starting point for prospective buyers weighing their options, but the decision to purchase a home is based on more than data.

The housing market has seen its share of highs and lows in recent years, but appreciation has only moved in one direction: up. Could that be changing?

Pending sales for all other tiers were down compared to last year, but entry-level homes attracted significant buyer interest in July.

New home sales jumped 10.6% in July as builders took advantage of lower mortgage rates and used incentives to close deals.

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates next month, but it could take a big drop to spur a rebound in sales — though things are starting to look up.