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Top 9 Takeaways from NAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting findings from the 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

Instant Reaction: Consumer Price Index, October 12, 2023

Consumer prices are not fully compliant, though they have decelerated from last year.

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 12, 2023

This week, mortgage interest rates inched upwards and closer to the 52-year average (7.74% since 1971) by hitting 7.57%. 

Studies: More Buyers of Color Forced to Wait Out Market

Two new NAR reports reveal the difficulties home buyers are facing across racial and ethnic lines and what can help them on their real estate journey.

Housing Affordability Challenges Persist in July 2023

At the national level, housing affordability was flat in July 2023 compared to the previous month.

Elevated Home Prices and Mortgage Rates, Limited Inventory are Home Buying Barriers, According to Realtors® and Prospective Home Buyers Across Races and Ethnicities

The current real estate market’s high home prices and mortgage rates, as well as limited inventory, are the top reasons that Realtors® and prospective home buyers across races and ethnicities cite as barriers to purchasing a home.

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 14, 2023

After last week’s dip, mortgage interest rates for the 30-year fixed are back up to 7.18% from 7.12%, making the monthly payment on a typical single-family existing home $2,234.

Affordability Conditions Continue to Weaken in June 2023

Compared to one year ago, affordability fell in June as the monthly mortgage payment climbed 12.1% and median family income rose by 4.2%.

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 10, 2023

Mortgage rates continued climbing today to 6.96% from 6.90%.

Single-Family Home Prices Had Record-High Increase in 53.8% of 221 Metro Areas in 2023 Q2

Median home prices rose by 8.5% in Q2 2023 compared to Q1, however, national median prices fell 2.4% year-over-year to $402,600.