By the Numbers

Despite increasing calls for cuts, Fed Chair Jerome Powell held steady on rates as inflation remains elevated, and he has made “no decisions about September.”

Buyers have more leverage now than in recent years, but economic concerns are making them cautious in their home purchase decisions, two new reports suggest.

A slew of economic data is due out in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Fed will make a decision about interest rates, and the trade deal deadline ends Aug. 1.

While U.S. buyers saw home prices rise year-over-year, those using other currencies are getting discounts, which could spur foreign purchases.

Inventory is up and existing home sales have dropped, both variables that could be good news for buyers — but mortgage rates remain stubbornly elevated.

California’s January wildfires ravaged Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, but optimism is helping the communities maintain their spirit.

With $19 trillion in assets, those 65+ control more real estate equity than any other cohort, and it’s unclear if it will trickle down to younger generations.

Redfin data indicates buyers are gaining negotiating power as pending sales cancellations hit the highest level for the month of June since at least 2017.

Fed Gov. Christopher Waller wants the central bank to cut short-term interest rates at its July meeting — and isn’t counting out a second cut later this year.

Housing permits, starts and completions were all down year-over-year in June as rates and material costs remain elevated, continuing a “worrying pattern.”

While some sellers seem to be reacting to the shift toward a buyers market, stubbornly high mortgage rates aren’t making the transition easy for buyers.

Lawrence Yun said this week that home sales could still tick up slightly this year, and if mortgage rates hit 6%, next year could see double-digit growth.

Affordability and lifestyle preferences may be driving home shoppers’ online searches for homes in new locations, Realtor.com data suggests.

Mortgage applications are up, but a rise in rates combined with job loss concerns and tariff uncertainty could kill the momentum.

Homes are spending more time on the market and about 20% of listings are getting price cuts, according to Realtor.com’s latest market trends report.

There has been a significant drop in Canada-based searches for U.S. homes amid escalating tensions between the two countries, Redfin data indicates.

Despite falling mortgage rates and low unemployment, the combination of economic uncertainty and high home prices indicates the market slowdown will continue.

More members of the Federal Reserve are talking about interest rate cuts, with some pushing for action soon and others concerned about tariff impacts.

Many sellers believe they’ll be able to sell their home at or above asking price even as market conditions are shifting, a recent survey found.

Despite continued regional differences, housing affordability was sunnier in 43 of the top 50 markets in April, according to First American’s June report.