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  1. Average sales price of new homes sold in the U.S. 1965-2024

    • statista.com
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    Updated Jan 30, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average sales price of new homes sold in the U.S. 1965-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/240991/average-sales-prices-of-new-homes-sold-in-the-us/
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    Jan 30, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The average sales price of new homes in the United States experienced a slight decrease in 2024, dropping to 512,2000 U.S. dollars from the peak of 521,500 U.S. dollars in 2022. This decline came after years of substantial price increases, with the average price surpassing 400,000 U.S. dollars for the first time in 2021. The recent cooling in the housing market reflects broader economic trends and changing consumer sentiment towards homeownership. Factors influencing home prices and affordability The rapid rise in home prices over the past few years has been driven by several factors, including historically low mortgage rates and increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market has since slowed down, with the number of home sales declining by over two million between 2021 and 2023. This decline can be attributed to rising mortgage rates and decreased affordability. The Housing Affordability Index hit a record low of 98.1 in 2023, indicating that the median-income family could no longer afford a median-priced home. Future outlook for the housing market Despite the recent cooling, experts forecast a potential recovery in the coming years. The Freddie Mac House Price Index showed a growth of 6.5 percent in 2023, which is still above the long-term average of 4.4 percent since 1990. However, homebuyer sentiment remains low across all age groups, with people aged 45 to 64 expressing the most pessimistic outlook. The median sales price of existing homes is expected to increase slightly until 2025, suggesting that affordability challenges may persist in the near future.

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    United States Existing Home Sales Prices

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 15, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States Existing Home Sales Prices [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/single-family-home-prices
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    Dataset updated
    May 15, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1968 - May 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Single Family Home Prices in the United States increased to 422800 USD in May from 414000 USD in April of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Existing Single Family Home Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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    Average Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
    json
    Updated Apr 23, 2025
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    (2025). Average Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/ASPUS
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    Apr 23, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Average Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (ASPUS) from Q1 1963 to Q1 2025 about sales, housing, and USA.

  4. Median sale price of existing homes sold in the U.S. 2017-2024 with forecast...

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 20, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Median sale price of existing homes sold in the U.S. 2017-2024 with forecast for 2026 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/272776/median-price-of-existing-homes-in-the-united-states-from-2011/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 20, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The U.S. housing market continues to evolve, with the median home price forecast to reach ******* U.S. dollars by the second quarter of 2026. This projection comes after a period of significant growth and recent fluctuations, reflecting the complex interplay of economic factors affecting the real estate sector. The rising costs have not only impacted home prices, but also down payments, with the median down payment more than doubling since 2012. Regional variations in housing costs Home prices and down payments vary dramatically across the United States. While the national median down payment stood at approximately ****** U.S. dollars in early 2024, homebuyers in states like California, Massachusetts, and Hawaii faced down payments exceeding ****** U.S. dollars. This disparity highlights the challenges of homeownership in high-cost markets and underscores the importance of location in determining housing affordability. Market dynamics and future outlook The housing market has shown signs of cooling after years of rapid growth, with more modest price increases of *** percent in 2022 and *** percent in 2023. This slowdown can be attributed in part to rising mortgage rates, which have tempered demand. Despite these challenges, most states continued to see year-over-year price growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, with Rhode Island and Vermont leading the pack at over ** percent appreciation. As the market adjusts to new economic realities, potential homebuyers and investors alike will be watching closely for signs of stabilization or renewed growth in the coming years.

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    United States New Home Average Sales Price

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • it.tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 27, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States New Home Average Sales Price [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/average-house-prices
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    Dataset updated
    May 27, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1975 - May 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Average House Prices in the United States increased to 522200 USD in May from 511200 USD in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States New Home Average Sales Price.

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    Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
    json
    Updated Apr 23, 2025
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    (2025). Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MSPUS
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 23, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (MSPUS) from Q1 1963 to Q1 2025 about sales, median, housing, and USA.

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    United States House Price Index YoY

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • fa.tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 27, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States House Price Index YoY [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/house-price-index-yoy
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    json, excel, xml, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 27, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1992 - Apr 30, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    House Price Index YoY in the United States decreased to 3 percent in April from 3.90 percent in March of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States FHFA House Price Index YoY.

  8. Median sales price of luxury single family homes in selected markets in the...

    • statista.com
    • ai-chatbox.pro
    Updated Mar 12, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Median sales price of luxury single family homes in selected markets in the U.S. 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235073/most-expensive-markets-for-luxury-single-family-homes-in-the-usa/
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    Mar 12, 2025
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    Time period covered
    Feb 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Telluride, CO, was the most expensive market for luxury single-family home market in the United States in 2025. In February that year, the median sales price of a single-family home in Telluride was 4.5 million U.S. dollars. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Park City, UT were other locations that fetched prices over four million U.S. dollars.

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    United States New Home Sales

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Apr 23, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States New Home Sales [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/new-home-sales
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 23, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1963 - May 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    New Home Sales in the United States decreased to 623 Thousand units in May from 722 Thousand units in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States New Home Sales - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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    United States Existing Home Sales

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • ar.tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 22, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States Existing Home Sales [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/existing-home-sales
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    Dataset updated
    May 22, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1968 - May 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Existing Home Sales in the United States increased to 4030 Thousand in May from 4000 Thousand in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Existing Home Sales - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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    Norway Average House Prices

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    TRADING ECONOMICS, Norway Average House Prices [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/norway/average-house-prices
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    excel, json, xml, csvAvailable download formats
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 2017 - Jun 30, 2025
    Area covered
    Norway
    Description

    Average House Prices in Norway decreased to 4943130 NOK in June from 5112498 NOK in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Norway Average House Prices.

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    Canada Average House Prices

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • ar.tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 19, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). Canada Average House Prices [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/average-house-prices
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    Dataset updated
    May 19, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 2005 - May 31, 2025
    Area covered
    Canada
    Description

    Average House Prices in Canada decreased to 690900 CAD in May from 692400 CAD in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Canada Average House Prices.

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    AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES by Country Dataset

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Jun 23, 2023
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2023). AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES by Country Dataset [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/average-house-prices
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 23, 2023
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    This dataset provides values for AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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    United States FHFA House Price Index

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    TRADING ECONOMICS, United States FHFA House Price Index [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/housing-index
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    xml, excel, json, csvAvailable download formats
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1991 - Apr 30, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Housing Index in the United States decreased to 434.90 points in April from 436.70 points in March of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States House Price Index MoM Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

  15. China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall

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    Updated Dec 15, 2024
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    CEICdata.com (2024). China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/china/nbs-property-price-monthly/property-price-ytd-avg-overall
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 15, 2024
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
    Area covered
    China
    Variables measured
    Price
    Description

    China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data was reported at 9,510.153 RMB/sq m in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,547.228 RMB/sq m for Feb 2025. China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data is updated monthly, averaging 5,157.474 RMB/sq m from Dec 1995 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 352 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,029.538 RMB/sq m in Feb 2021 and a record low of 599.276 RMB/sq m in Feb 1996. China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PD: NBS: Property Price: Monthly.

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    Spain House Prices

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Apr 15, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). Spain House Prices [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/spain/housing-index
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 15, 2025
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Mar 31, 1987 - Mar 31, 2025
    Area covered
    Spain
    Description

    Housing Index in Spain increased to 2033 EUR/SQ. METRE in the first quarter of 2025 from 1972.10 EUR/SQ. METRE in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Spain House Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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    U.S. Median Home Listing Price (2016-2025)

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    Updated Jun 30, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). U.S. Median Home Listing Price (2016-2025) [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/3949/us-median-home-listing-price
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 30, 2025
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2016 - 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The median listing price in a given market during the specified month.

    With the release of its September 2022 housing trends report, Realtor.com® incorporated a new and improved methodology for capturing and reporting housing inventory trends and metrics. The new methodology updates and improves the calculation of time on market and improves handling of duplicate listings. Most areas across the country will see minor changes with a smaller handful of areas seeing larger updates. As a result of these changes, the data released since October 2022 will not be directly comparable with previous data releases (files downloaded before October 2022) and Realtor.com® economics blog posts. However, future data releases, including historical data, will consistently apply the new methodology. More details are available at the source's Real Estate Data Library (https://www.realtor.com/research/data/).

    With the release of its November 2021 housing trends report, Realtor.com® incorporated a new and improved methodology for capturing and reporting housing inventory trends and metrics. The new methodology uses the latest and most accurate data mapping of listing statuses to yield a cleaner and more consistent measurement of active listings at both the national and local level. The methodology has also been adjusted to better account for missing data in some fields including square footage. Most areas across the country will see minor changes with a smaller handful of areas seeing larger updates. As a result of these changes, the data released since December 2021 will not be directly comparable with previous data releases (files downloaded before December 2021) and Realtor.com® economics blog posts. However, future data releases, including historical data, will consistently apply the new methodology. More details are available at the source's Real Estate Data Library (https://www.realtor.com/research/data/).

  18. Average house price in the UK 2010-2025, by month

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 24, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average house price in the UK 2010-2025, by month [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/751605/average-house-price-in-the-uk/
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    Jun 24, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
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    Time period covered
    Jan 2010 - Apr 2025
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    In 2022, house price growth in the UK slowed, after a period of decade-long increase. Nevertheless, in March 2025, prices reached a new peak, with the average home costing ******* British pounds. This figure refers to all property types, including detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, and flats and maisonettes. Compared to other European countries, the UK had some of the highest house prices. How have UK house prices increased over the last 10 years? Property prices have risen dramatically over the past decade. According to the UK house price index, the average house price has grown by over ** percent since 2015. This price development has led to the gap between the cost of buying and renting a property to close. In 2023, buying a three-bedroom house in the UK was no longer more affordable than renting one. Consequently, Brits have become more likely to rent longer and push off making a house purchase until they have saved up enough for a down payment and achieved the financial stability required to make the step. What caused the recent fluctuations in house prices? House prices are affected by multiple factors, such as mortgage rates, supply, and demand on the market. For nearly a decade, the UK experienced uninterrupted house price growth as a result of strong demand and a chronic undersupply. Homebuyers who purchased a property at the peak of the housing boom in July 2022 paid ** percent more compared to what they would have paid a year before. Additionally, 2022 saw the most dramatic increase in mortgage rates in recent history. Between December 2021 and December 2022, the **-year fixed mortgage rate doubled, adding further strain to prospective homebuyers. As a result, the market cooled, leading to a correction in pricing.

  19. Canada House Prices Growth

    • ceicdata.com
    Updated Mar 15, 2025
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    CEICdata.com (2025). Canada House Prices Growth [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/canada/house-prices-growth
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 15, 2025
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    CEIC Data
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Feb 1, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
    Area covered
    Canada
    Description

    Key information about House Prices Growth

    • Canada house prices grew 0.1% YoY in Jan 2025, following an increase of 0.1% YoY in the previous month.
    • YoY growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1982 to Jan 2025, with an average growth rate of 1.8%.
    • House price data reached an all-time high of 16.5% in Mar 1989 and a record low of -9.7% in Apr 1991.

    CEIC calculates House Prices Growth from monthly House Price Index. Statistics Canada provides House Price Index with base December 2016=100. House Price Index covers New Housing only.

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    Median Sales Price of Existing Homes (2024-2025)

    • macrotrends.net
    csv
    Updated Jul 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). Median Sales Price of Existing Homes (2024-2025) [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/3176/median-sales-price-of-existing-homes
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 31, 2025
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    2024 - 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Interactive monthly chart and 1 years of historical data from 2024 to 2025.

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Statista (2025). Average sales price of new homes sold in the U.S. 1965-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/240991/average-sales-prices-of-new-homes-sold-in-the-us/
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Average sales price of new homes sold in the U.S. 1965-2024

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Dataset updated
Jan 30, 2025
Dataset authored and provided by
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Area covered
United States
Description

The average sales price of new homes in the United States experienced a slight decrease in 2024, dropping to 512,2000 U.S. dollars from the peak of 521,500 U.S. dollars in 2022. This decline came after years of substantial price increases, with the average price surpassing 400,000 U.S. dollars for the first time in 2021. The recent cooling in the housing market reflects broader economic trends and changing consumer sentiment towards homeownership. Factors influencing home prices and affordability The rapid rise in home prices over the past few years has been driven by several factors, including historically low mortgage rates and increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market has since slowed down, with the number of home sales declining by over two million between 2021 and 2023. This decline can be attributed to rising mortgage rates and decreased affordability. The Housing Affordability Index hit a record low of 98.1 in 2023, indicating that the median-income family could no longer afford a median-priced home. Future outlook for the housing market Despite the recent cooling, experts forecast a potential recovery in the coming years. The Freddie Mac House Price Index showed a growth of 6.5 percent in 2023, which is still above the long-term average of 4.4 percent since 1990. However, homebuyer sentiment remains low across all age groups, with people aged 45 to 64 expressing the most pessimistic outlook. The median sales price of existing homes is expected to increase slightly until 2025, suggesting that affordability challenges may persist in the near future.

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