September
Housing Affordability Declines in September 2020 as Median Family Prices Continue to Surge
At the national level, housing affordability declined in September 2020 compared to a year ago but rose compared to August. www.nar.realtor – Research
First-time Buyer Share Declines to 31% in September 2020 But Still Hits 2 Million
Amid more intense buyer competition, rising prices, and higher credit qualifications, the share of first-time buyers continued to decline to 31% in September. www.nar.realtor – Research
Existing-Home Sales Soar 9.4% to 6.5 Million in September
Existing-Home Sales Soar to 9.4% in September Each of the four major regions experienced both month-over-month and year-over-year growth. Media Contact: Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178
REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: September 2018 Highlights
Eighty-one percent of respondents reported that home prices remained constant or rose in September 2018 compared to levels one year ago (85 percent in September 2017). www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes