Research and Statistics

Housing Indicators

Sales (Jan.)	Median price	Housing Starts (Jan.)	New Home Sales (Dec.)
6.69 million units*	$303,900	1,580,000*	842,000*

*seasonally adjusted annual rate

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January 2021 Existing and Pending Home Sales

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The housing market in January continues to be strong, but there are some worrying signs developing.

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Existing-Home Sales

+0.6%

From a month-over-month perspective, buying activity varied in the major regions. Year-over-year, all four areas recorded double-digit gains in January.

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Pending Home Sales

-2.8%

Pending home sales took a step backward in January as inventory constraints continue to hold back prospective buyers.

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NAR Statistical News Release Schedule

All releases at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
March 22: February Existing-Home Sales
March 31: February Pending Home Sales Index
April 22: March Existing-Home Sales
April 29: March Pending Home Sales Index
May 11: 1st Qtr. Metro Home Prices
May 21: April Existing-Home Sales

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The housing market in January continues to be strong, but there are some worrying signs developing.

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