By the Numbers

October home sales slid 4.1%, representing the steepest single-month decline in 2023 so far.

Building permits and housing starts rose modestly between September and October, suggesting that more supply could be coming online in future months.

As rates decline for a third straight week, mortgage applications have risen, suggesting the possibility of a jump in year-end home sales.

NAR economist expects to see a double-digit rise in both existing and new home sales next year.

Buyers are in a better position this fall as supply increases and home prices level off in the Lone Star State's largest city.

NAR’s annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that down payments increased as more people saved up by living with friends or family before purchasing.

Mortgage rates took a dive this week, experiencing the largest one-week decline in a year.

The pace of jobs and wages slowed in October, which may reduce inflation and potentially knock down mortgage rates in time for the spring selling season.

After steadily climbing this fall, average rates — which have been hovering near 8% — inched down this week, but continued fluctuations are likely.

The latest Case-Shiller Index found that home prices continued to rise for a seventh straight month despite high mortgage rates.

A Point2 analysis says California is all tricks and no treats for homebuyers facing the bogeymen of high prices, low inventory and rising mortgage rates.

Many of today’s challenges are throwbacks to what consumers and the industry faced four decades ago.

After big declines in August, sales recovered slightly, but “pending contracts remain at historically low levels,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted.

Expect a “more dramatic” seasonal slowdown in home sales as average rates near 8% scare off buyers.

The median sale price for new homes dropped more than 12% in the last year, while sales shot up, outpacing inventory.

Realtor.com's latest rental report found that rent prices across the U.S. dipped in September, continuing a five-month trend.

A Bright MLS survey found that for most buyers, high mortgage rates didn't affect their purchase decision, and many said it's gotten easier to find a home.

September data from web traffic aggregator Comscore shows Realtor.com in second place and Homes.com coming in a close third.

As mortgage rates continue to hit multi-decade highs, the industry waits to see how much it dries up demand.

The summer sales slump continued through September, marking the seventh month of negative sales movement this year.