By the Numbers

Low inventory combined with a lack of affordability continues to stifle spring sales nationally, though numbers were up in some regions.

A new Redfin report found that the difference in home price growth (or declines) among metro areas is nearly the largest it's been in three decades.

As existing home listings have fallen, the inventory of new homes has increased — and prices have dropped — making them an attractive option.

Seeking steady rent growth and affordable price points, investors were drawn to cities in the Midwest and Southeast.

New homes may be particularly appealing to buyers when existing home inventory is tight.

A new report helps agents better understand the preferences, drivers and challenges for LGBTQ+ buyers.

Rent growth was up just 0.3% YoY in April and is falling below inflation and wage growth, which "suggests better times ahead for the U.S. economy."

Home sales surged in February after a year of declines, but the momentum didn't last long. After dropping in March, sales dipped further in April.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has teetered between about 6.3-6.4% in recent weeks, a possible sign that rates are leveling out.

A new study found that homes within 30 miles of expensive metros can offer significantly lower prices.

A new survey by Opendoor found that a high percentage of home buyers and sellers are willing to make some concessions in order to close a deal.

Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index saw the biggest increase in nearly a year.

After a year of declining confidence in 2022, homebuilder optimism is on the rise, driven by buyer demand that is outpacing the supply of existing homes.

California homebuyers are experiencing the worst situation in the country when it comes to new home listings.

The U.S. has never defaulted on its debt, but without government action, it could happen by June 1 — leading to a surge in mortgage rates and monthly costs.

Interest rates dipped slightly to 6.35% this week, and mortgage applications were up — but limited inventory is keeping the market “subdued.”

NAR’s latest quarterly home sales report found that most markets are still seeing annual price increases, with the biggest gains in the Midwest and Southeast.

The 30-year mortgage rate averaged 6.39% this week, down from 6.43%, but the decline has not spurred an increase in mortgage applications.

As many analysts had predicted, the Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate for the 10th consecutive time since March.

CoreLogic’s home price report for March found that prices in the U.S. increased 3.1% annually, though gains (and losses) varied across the country.