Research and Statistics

U.S. job growth slowed in April with 115K added, led by health care and retail. Unemployment held at 4.3%, signaling a still soft labor market.

Each month, the Research Update report provides a summary of the data, reports, blog posts, and instant reactions produced by NAR's research team.

First-time buyers hit 35%, the highest since June 2020, as inventory gains and fewer inspection waivers shift housing market conditions.