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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 (Mar)	Median price	Housing Starts (Mar)	New Home Sales (Feb)
5.60 million units*	$250,400	1,319,000*	618,000*

*seasonally adjusted annual rate

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REALTORS® and Sustainability

In February 2018, NAR surveyed its members about sustainability issues facing the industry. This report presents their responses.

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Existing-Home Sales

+1.1%

Existing-home sales grew again in March, but low inventory and affordability constraints kept sales activity below year ago levels.

Existing-Home Sales data

Pending Home Sales

+3.1%

Pending home sales rose month-to-month, but NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun sees continued volatility due to weather-related swings in the northeast.

Pending Home Sales data

NAR Statistical News Release Schedule

All releases at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
April 30: March Pending Home Sales Index
May 14: 1st Qtr. Metro Home Prices
May 24: April Existing-Home Sales
May 31: April Pending Home Sales Index
June 20: May Existing-Home Sales
June 27: May Pending Home Sales

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Contract Signings up 3.1% in February

Pending home sales rose month-to-month, but NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun sees continued volatility due to weather-related swings in the northeast.

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Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability

NAR’s quarterly Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability report provides a breakdown of condo and co-op prices by metro market.

Housing Affordability Index

The Housing Affordability Index measures whether or not a typical family earns enough income to qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home.

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Latest News

Pending home sales rose month-to-month, but NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun sees continued volatility due to weather-related swings in the northeast.

In February 2018, pending sales were down year-over-year in all regions of the country, with the Midwest taking the biggest hit at -9.5%.

New consumer findings from NAR show that while a growing share of households feel more confident about the economy and their financial situation this year, extremely challenging market conditions to start the year has led to skepticism that this is a good time to buy a home.

In the first quarter of 2018, 68 percent of people believe that now is a good time to buy a home.

74% believe that now is a good time to sell, and 42% believe that strongly, while 68% believe that now is a good time to buy and 38% believe that strongly.

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