Research and Statistics

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Research and Statistics

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® provides the latest real estate research and statistics that affect the industry. Get the stats and stay informed.

Housing Indicators

Sales (Oct)	Median price	Housing Starts (Sept)	New Home Sales (Aug)
5.22 million units*	$255,400	1,228,000*	553,000 *

*seasonally adjusted annual rate

U.S. Economic Outlook (PDF 131KB)
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Real Estate in a Digital Age

This report looks at the home buyer process in the initial online search and how REALTORS® are connecting with customers in the digital space.c

C.A.R.E. Report: Community Aid and Real Estate

REALTORS® give generously to their communities, through both monetary and volunteer contributions.

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Marijuana and Real Estate: A Budding Issue

NAR surveyed its membership regarding their interaction with marijuana and the real estate sector in states where marijuana is legal.

Existing-Home Sales

+1.4%

Existing-home sales increased in October after six straight months of decreases.

Existing-Home Sales data

Pending Home Sales

-2.6%

Pending home sales decreased 2.6 percent in October, attributed to the recent rise in mortgage rates and the reduction in eligible homebuyers.

Pending Home Sales data

NAR Statistical News Release Schedule

All releases at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
December 19: November Existing-Home Sales
December 28: November Pending Home Sales Index
January 22: December Existing-Home Sales
January 30: December Pending Home Sales Index
February 12: 4th Qtr. Metro Home Prices
February 21: January Existing-Home Sales
February 27:January Pending Home Sales Index
March 22:February Existing-Home Sales
March 28:February Pending Home Sales Index