By the Numbers

A new Realtor.com report concludes that the best time to list in 2024 is right around the corner.

Low existing home inventory and the expectation of falling interest rates continue to drive builder optimism. Also, housing starts are up 5.9% vs. last year.

Rates eased this week, but they will likely remain elevated throughout the spring months as the Fed waits to take action on interest rates.

A Coldwell Banker survey found a big increase in the number of sellers willing to move to another city or state as price considerations now outweigh location.

A report from Zillow found that summer can be the most lucrative time to list, but low inventory means rate fluctuations can “make their own seasonality.”

Rates fell slightly this week, ending a four-week run of increases, and mortgage applications were up nearly 10%. Inventory and consumer sentiment are also up.

Realtor.com’s February housing report shows inventory rising, especially in the South, and availability of homes priced between $200k-$350k increasing by 20.6%.

The winter dip in mortgage rates gave a boost to first-time buyers and home flippers, a new report shows. Whether that continues depends on the Fed.

There are signs that inventory is building, which could take some pressure off the market and increase options for buyers who can stomach the elevated rates.

While pending sales reversed course last month, experts blamed seasonality and less favorable borrowing rates for the lack of activity from buyers.

A new Realtor.com report found that the housing supply gap has grown considerably over the past decade as household formation has outpaced home construction.

Despite market challenges, the Case-Shiller Index was up 5.5% annually in December, exceeding national averages over the past three decades.

Sales of new homes rose in January and inventory remained robust. Median prices were up even as some builders continue to offer buyer incentives.

Sales rose by more than 3% in January, suggesting a turnaround in 2024, but mortgage rates still hold the key to the future of the market.

Inventory is building as buyers stay on the sidelines, but there’s still hope for more activity as the spring shopping season gets underway.

Millennial and Gen Z buyers have a higher tolerance for elevated mortgage rates, and many believe it’s a good time to buy, a Realtor.com survey found.

A new NAR report finds that homeownership has increased over the past decade, but Asian, Hispanic, and especially Black Americans face more hurdles.

While overall activity softened last quarter, real estate investors flocked to Chicago and cities in California in the hunt for lower-priced properties.

The 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.77% this week, the highest level since mid-December.

Supply hasn’t kept pace with population growth, driving up prices for starter homes — and pushing first-time buyers out of the market.