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NAR produces and analyzes a wide range of real estate data that can help guide your business and your clients.

Latest Housing Indicators

Sales
June
3.89 million units*

Median
Price
$426,900
Housing Starts
June
1,353,000*
New Home Sales
May
619,000*

*seasonally adjusted annual rate

Quarterly U.S. Economic Forecast (PDF: 130 KB)
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Latest Housing Statistics and Real Estate Market Trends

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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.

Existing-Home Sales

-5.4%
In June 2024, existing-home sales fell as the median sales price climbed to the highest price ever recorded. All four major U.S. regions posted sales declines. Year-over-year, sales waned in the Northeast, Midwest and South but were unchanged in the West.
Existing-Home Sales data

Pending Home Sales

+4.8%
Pending home sales in June rose 4.8%, with all four regions of the U.S. posting monthly gains in transactions. Year-over-year, pending home sales declined in all four regions of the country.
Pending Home Sales data

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The Latest From Our Research Desks

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REALTOR® Technology Survey

Report
August 8, 2024
The top tech tools that have produced the highest number of quality leads in the last 12 months were social media, CRM, and local MLS.
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June 2024 Foot Traffic

Report
July 23, 2024
Nationally, Sentrilock home showings were up 2% year-over-year in June 2024. Showings increased in two of the four regions of the U.S.
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REALTORS® Confidence Index

Report
July 23, 2024
This report is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners.

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Featured Presentations

Cover of Lawrence Yun's presentation slides: Real Estate and Economic Outlook Midyear NAR Forecast Summit July 2024

Real Estate and Economic Outlook July 2024
July 22, 2024: Presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit: Residential Update

Cover of Jessica Lautz's presentation slides: NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit, July 2024

NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit: Residential Update
July 22, 2024: Presented by NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz at the NAR Real Estate Economic Forecast Summit: Residential Update

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Latest Research News

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REALTOR® Technology Survey

Report
August 8, 2024
The top tech tools that have produced the highest number of quality leads in the last 12 months were social media, CRM, and local MLS.
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Association Profile

Report
August 8, 2024
With varying sizes, resources, and local markets, this report looks at how REALTOR® associations operate and compare to each other.

Unlocking Global Opportunities

Video
August 6, 2024
On July 31, 2024, NAR held a webinar about how REALTORS® are unlocking global opportunities in the residential real estate market.

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