By the Numbers

For the first time ever, the baseline conforming loan limit topped $1 million in high-cost areas, giving buyers more purchase options.

As a sign of shifting market dynamics, Redfin reported a record number of seller concessions in the fourth quarter.

The rate now sits at 6.48%, up from 6.42% the week before. A year ago, the average rate was 3.22%.

A new market forecast predicts the top 5 buyers markets this year will be west of the Mississippi, while the top 5 sellers markets will be in the east.

In its growth index report, U-Haul found more one-way truck customers moved to Southern and Southeastern states in 2022.

Cities in the Midwest and South topped Realtor.com's list of markets with the biggest gains in price per square foot.

All the forecasts are in. See what economists agree on — and where their predictions for 2023 diverge.

The 30-year fixed rate increased to 6.42% after nudging down to 6.27% the previous week, ending a six-week downward trend.

Housing data is everywhere, and keeping up with the stream of new information can be challenging. Dr. Paul Bishop highlights a few key data points to follow.

A new Redfin report estimates sales of luxury homes dropped 38.1% year-over-year, the biggest decline in 10 years.

The number of signed contracts to buy existing homes fell again in November, the National Association of Realtors reported.

Price gains slowed in October for the fourth straight month, dipping to 9.2% year-over-year, down from around 20% during the first half of the year.

Zillow’s annual rankings are dominated by second-tier cities that are more affordable and a short drive from major metro areas.

Economists have offered their take on the year ahead, but what about the on-the-ground perspective? See what Compass agents expect to see in 2023.

Single-family home sales rose by nearly 6% in November over the previous month. But the number was far below 2021.

Freddie Mac reported another small drop in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now at 6.27% after six weeks of declines.

The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales were off by more than 7% from October and 35.4% year-over-year.

The ATTOM/Altos Research Housing Market Outlook expects interest rates to remain elevated, leading to price drops of around 5% and a mild recession.

The National Association of Home Builders’ survey showed confidence dropped for the 12th straight month in December, but things may be leveling out.

Florida was the big winner in a newly released dataset from the FHFA showing quarterly and annual appraisal values for the top 100 U.S. metros.