By the Numbers

A Point2 analysis says California is all tricks and no treats for homebuyers facing the bogeymen of high prices, low inventory and rising mortgage rates.

Many of today’s challenges are throwbacks to what consumers and the industry faced four decades ago.

After big declines in August, sales recovered slightly, but “pending contracts remain at historically low levels,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted.

Expect a “more dramatic” seasonal slowdown in home sales as average rates near 8% scare off buyers.

The median sale price for new homes dropped more than 12% in the last year, while sales shot up, outpacing inventory.

Realtor.com's latest rental report found that rent prices across the U.S. dipped in September, continuing a five-month trend.

A Bright MLS survey found that for most buyers, high mortgage rates didn't affect their purchase decision, and many said it's gotten easier to find a home.

September data from web traffic aggregator Comscore shows Realtor.com in second place and Homes.com coming in a close third.

As mortgage rates continue to hit multi-decade highs, the industry waits to see how much it dries up demand.

The summer sales slump continued through September, marking the seventh month of negative sales movement this year.

Rising mortgage rates have hit the construction sector hard, pushing confidence to the lowest level since January despite an uptick in housing starts.

Inventory could keep increasing as potential homebuyers ‘hit the brakes’ while mortgage rates remain elevated. Price cuts are also higher than usual.

Overall filings remain low but economic stress in the form of increasing credit card debt and depleted savings could push them higher.

Economic signals appear to be keeping rates elevated as they climb for a fifth straight week.

Most consumers say it’s a bad time to buy, but for the determined, family members can help them overcome affordability hurdles.

Government policies and the rise of remote work contributed to declining affordability, but real estate agents have an opportunity to show their value.

The latest jobs report found that nearly twice as many jobs were added in September as expected, which could lead to even higher interest rates.

The FHFA's second quarter report found that home values increased the most in states that aren't typically thought of as hot markets.

The average weekly mortgage rate leapt up again this week, and 8% "does not seem unlikely."

Even as interest rates climb, home prices aren't budging, a combo which may "put the brakes on the housing market."