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Graph and download economic data for Existing Home Sales from May 2024 to May 2025 about headline figure, sales, housing, and USA.
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This dataset provides values for EXISTING HOME SALES 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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This dataset provides values for NEW HOME SALES 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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Graph and download economic data for Existing Home Sales in Northeast Census Region (EXHOSLUSNEM495S) from Jun 2024 to Jun 2025 about Northeast Census Region, sales, housing, and USA.
The number of new houses sold in the United States took a big hit during the financial crisis, dropping from a high of around *** million houses sold in 2005 to a low of *** thousand homes sold in 2011 – around a ** percent decrease. While the economy has largely recovered since the crisis, consumers remained hesitant when it comes to buying homes. In 2020, demand for housing surged and house sales volumes spiked to *******. Housing construction remains suppressed One of the main challenges in the U.S. housing market is the insufficient number of new homes built. During the financial crisis, construction slowed dramatically, and has still struggled to recover. Construction costs, on the other hand, have risen notably, making homeownership increasingly pricier. House prices on the rise Unsurprisingly, the median sales price of new homes has risen substantially. In 2024, the U.S. Case Shiller National Home Price Index, reached *** index points, suggesting the price of a home tripled since 2000, the base year of the index.
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Housing Starts in the United States increased to 1321 Thousand units in June from 1263 Thousand units in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Housing Starts - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
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Graph and download economic data for Existing Single-Family Home Sales (EXSFHSUSM495N) from Jun 2024 to Jun 2025 about 1-unit structures, family, sales, housing, and USA.
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United States Home Sales: sa: Existing: All Residential data was reported at 501.968 Unit th in Jan 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 500.749 Unit th for Dec 2020. United States Home Sales: sa: Existing: All Residential data is updated monthly, averaging 458.013 Unit th from Jan 2012 (Median) to Jan 2021, with 109 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 501.968 Unit th in Jan 2021 and a record low of 367.467 Unit th in Jan 2012. United States Home Sales: sa: Existing: All Residential data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB: Home Sales.
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Monthly single-family home sales in Connecticut, 2001 through the present. Data updated monthly by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and tracked in the following dashboard: https://www.chfa.org/about-us/ct-monthly-housing-market-dashboard/.
CHFA has stopped maintaining the dashboard and associated datasets, and this dataset will no longer be updated as of 2022.
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Graph and download economic data for Median Sales Price of Existing Homes (HOSMEDUSM052N) from May 2024 to May 2025 about sales, median, housing, and USA.
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Nahb Housing Market Index in the United States increased to 33 points in July from 32 points in June of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Nahb Housing Market Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
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Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: West data was reported at 94.700 2001=100 in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 94.100 2001=100 for Apr 2018. Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: West data is updated monthly, averaging 102.800 2001=100 from Jan 2001 (Median) to May 2018, with 209 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133.034 2001=100 in Feb 2005 and a record low of 77.075 2001=100 in Aug 2007. Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: West data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.
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United States Home Sales: New Construction: Single Family Residential data was reported at 61.361 Unit th in Mar 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.842 Unit th for Feb 2023. United States Home Sales: New Construction: Single Family Residential data is updated monthly, averaging 45.539 Unit th from Jan 2012 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 135 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.217 Unit th in Jul 2020 and a record low of 17.610 Unit th in Jan 2012. United States Home Sales: New Construction: Single Family Residential data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB035: Home Sales.
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This dataset provides values for EXISTING HOME SALES 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 Home Sales: Existing: All Residential data was reported at 361.418 Unit th in Mar 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 268.092 Unit th for Feb 2023. United States Home Sales: Existing: All Residential data is updated monthly, averaging 442.971 Unit th from Jan 2012 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 135 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 657.491 Unit th in Jun 2021 and a record low of 230.259 Unit th in Jan 2023. United States Home Sales: Existing: All Residential data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB: Home Sales.
Home sales transactions in Texas increased overall from 2011 to 2023. The number of home sales amounted to nearly ******* units in 2023, down from approximately ******* units the year before. The high demand for housing has led to house prices increasing significantly.
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Graph and download economic data for Median Sales Price of Existing Homes in Northeast Census Region (HOSMEDUSNEM052N) from May 2024 to May 2025 about Northeast Census Region, sales, median, housing, price, and USA.
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Key information about House Prices Growth
The U.S. housing market has seen significant price growth since 2011, with the median sales price of existing single-family homes reaching a record high of ******* U.S. dollars in 2024. This represents a substantial increase of ******* over the past five years, highlighting the rapid appreciation of home values across the country. The trend of rising prices can also be observed in the new homes sold. Regional variations and housing shortage While the national median price provides a broad overview, regional differences in home prices are notable. The West remains the most expensive region, with prices twice higher than in the more affordable Midwest. This disparity persists despite efforts to increase housing supply. In 2024, approximately ******* building permits for single-family housing units were granted, showing a slight increase from previous years but still well below the 2005 peak of **** million permits. The ongoing housing shortage continues to drive prices upward across all regions. Market dynamics and future outlook The number of existing home sales has plummeted since 2020, reflecting the growing cost of homeownership. Factors such as high home prices, unfavorable economic conditions, and aggressive increases in mortgage rates have contributed to affordability challenges for many potential homebuyers. Despite these challenges, forecasts suggest a potential recovery in the housing market by 2025, though transaction volumes are expected to remain below long-term averages.
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United States Existing Home Sales: Condos data was reported at 51,000.000 Unit in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 48,000.000 Unit for Sep 2018. United States Existing Home Sales: Condos data is updated monthly, averaging 47,000.000 Unit from Jan 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 142 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66,000.000 Unit in Jul 2007 and a record low of 18,000.000 Unit in Jan 2009. United States Existing Home Sales: Condos data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB005: Existing Home Sales.
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Graph and download economic data for Existing Home Sales from May 2024 to May 2025 about headline figure, sales, housing, and USA.