Trends in Housing Affordability: Who Can Currently Afford to Buy a Home?
Please note: The Tableau data visualization embeds on this page are best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer. Housing affordability has long been a critical issue in the housing market, affecting individuals, families, and entire communities. While the challenges associated with affording a home
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NAR's Market Statistics Dashboard gives REALTORS® exclusive access to monthly local data on: impact analysis of lower rates housing affordability price, sales, & listing trends economic conditions buyer profile and more with breakdowns by age, race/ethnicity, and income. Member Login Required - Acce
Existing-Home Sales Advanced 1.3% in July, Ending Four-Month Skid
-3.6% Latest News Existing-home sales decreased by 3.6% in March 2026. Month-over-month sales fell in all regions. Year-over-year sales rose in the South and West and declined in the Northeast and Midwest. According to NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun. “March home sales remained sluggish and bel
What Is "Demure and Mindful" to Real Estate? Let's Look at First-time Buyers
No one likes jumping on a social media bandwagon more than NAR Research. So, by way of a recent meme, let's go! Looking at the data, let's focus on first-time buyers. First-time buyers have to be "demure and mindful" in many ways. Finances Housing affordability is a struggle, with current high home