Research and Statistics

Housing Indicators

Sales (Aug.)	Median price	Housing Starts (Aug.)	New Home Sales (July)
5.88 million units*	$356,700	1,615,000*	708,000*

*seasonally adjusted annual rate

Quarterly U.S. Economic Forecast (PDF: 128 KB)
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NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit

On December 15th, 2021, NAR will provide an economic year-end review of 2021 and look toward the real estate market and economy for the year to come.

Real Estate Forecast Summit: 2021 Commercial Update

NAR's March 10, 2021 virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit: Commercial Update event provided an outlook on the changing commercial real estate market.

Latest Research Reports

Real Estate in a Digital Age

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This report looks at technology use in the home search and how social media and other trends are shaping real estate.

Profile of Real Estate Firms

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This report examines real estate firms: their characteristics, business activity, education and training they offer employees, and their outlook.

Member Safety Report

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This report details how REALTORS® feel about their safety and what steps they are already taking to protect themselves.

Infographic: Top States Where Foreign Buyers Purchased Residential Property

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Infographic: August 2021 Existing-Home Sales

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July 2021 Existing and Pending Home Sales

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In July, sales remained strong and above pre-pandemic levels. Inventory is beginning to rise, providing more choices for consumers.

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Existing-Home Sales

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In August 2021, each of the four major U.S. regions experienced declines on both a month-over-month and a year-over-year perspective.

Existing-Home Sales data

Pending Home Sales

-1.8%

Pending home sales dipped modestly in July, with only the West region registering a month-over-month gain in contract activity.

Pending Home Sales data

NAR Statistical News Release Schedule

All releases at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
September 29: August Pending Home Sales Index
October 21: September Existing-Home Sales
October 28: September Pending Home Sales Index
November 10: 3rd Qtr. Metro Home Prices
November 22: October Existing-Home Sales
November 29: October Pending Home Sales Index

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Latest News

With remote and hybrid workstyles bolstered by the continuing pandemic, demand for office space continues to be on the decline except in secondary cities.

House made out of coins and hundred dollar bills

The intense multi-bidding seen during the summer is simmering down, due in part to a seasonal decline, but also because first-time buyers are stepping away due to the lack of affordable homes.

The U.S. Census Bureau has released a new experimental Monthly State Retail Sales (MSRS) data product that combines monthly retail trade survey data, administrative data, and third-party data that features modeled state-level retail sales.

Line graph: U.S. Existing-Home Sales, August 2020 to August 2021

Housing market activity this August declined 2.0% from July 2021, and weakened 1.5% from August 2020.

Mortgage papers, keys, calculator, and pens

According to the finance mortgage provider Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose slightly to 2.88% from 2.86% the previous week. NAR forecasts the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to reach 3.5% by mid-2022.