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.

The number of U.S. home sales in the United States declined in 2024, after soaring in 2021. A total of four million transactions of existing homes, including single-family, condo, and co-ops, were completed in 2024, down from 6.12 million in 2021. According to the forecast, the housing market is forecast to head for recovery in 2025, despite transaction volumes expected to remain below the long-term average. Why have home sales declined? The housing boom during the coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that being a homeowner is still an integral part of the American dream. Nevertheless, sentiment declined in the second half of 2022 and Americans across all generations agreed that the time was not right to buy a home. A combination of factors has led to house prices rocketing and making homeownership unaffordable for the average buyer. A survey among owners and renters found that the high home prices and unfavorable economic conditions were the two main barriers to making a home purchase. People who would like to purchase their own home need to save up a deposit, have a good credit score, and a steady and sufficient income to be approved for a mortgage. In 2022, mortgage rates experienced the most aggressive increase in history, making the total cost of homeownership substantially higher. Are U.S. home prices expected to fall? The median sales price of existing homes stood at 413,000 U.S. dollars in 2024 and was forecast to increase slightly until 2026. The development of the S&P/Case Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index shows that home prices experienced seven consecutive months of decline between June 2022 and January 2023, but this trend reversed in the following months. Despite mild fluctuations throughout the year, home prices in many metros are forecast to continue to grow, albeit at a much slower rate.

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Total Housing Inventory in the United States increased to 1540 Thousands in May from 1450 Thousands in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Total Housing Inventory.

The number of housing units in the United States has grown year-on-year and in 2024, there were approximately *** million homes. That was an increase of about one percent from the previous year. Homeownership in the U.S. Most of the housing stock in the U.S. is owner-occupied, meaning that the person who owns the home uses it as a primary residence. Homeownership is an integral part of the American Dream, with about *** in ***** Americans living in an owner-occupied home. For older generations, the homeownership rate is even higher, showing that buying a home is an important milestone in life. Housing transactions slowing down During the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. experienced a housing market boom and witnessed an increase in the number of homes sold. Since 2020, when the market peaked, new homes transactions have slowed down and so have the sales of existing homes. That has affected the development of home prices, with several states across the country experiencing a decline in house prices.

Geneva stands out as Europe's most expensive city for apartment purchases in early 2025, with prices reaching a staggering 15,720 euros per square meter. This Swiss city's real estate market dwarfs even high-cost locations like Zurich and London, highlighting the extreme disparities in housing affordability across the continent. The stark contrast between Geneva and more affordable cities like Nantes, France, where the price was 3,700 euros per square meter, underscores the complex factors influencing urban property markets in Europe. Rental market dynamics and affordability challenges While purchase prices vary widely, rental markets across Europe also show significant differences. London maintained its position as the continent's priciest city for apartment rentals in 2023, with the average monthly costs for a rental apartment amounting to 36.1 euros per square meter. This figure is double the rent in Lisbon, Portugal or Madrid, Spain, and substantially higher than in other major capitals like Paris and Berlin. The disparity in rental costs reflects broader economic trends, housing policies, and the intricate balance of supply and demand in urban centers. Economic factors influencing housing costs The European housing market is influenced by various economic factors, including inflation and energy costs. As of April 2025, the European Union's inflation rate stood at 2.4 percent, with significant variations among member states. Romania experienced the highest inflation at 4.9 percent, while France and Cyprus maintained lower rates. These economic pressures, coupled with rising energy costs, contribute to the overall cost of living and housing affordability across Europe. The volatility in electricity prices, particularly in countries like Italy where rates are projected to reach 153.83 euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, further impacts housing-related expenses for both homeowners and renters.

Key information about Spain Household Expenditure per Capita

• Spain Annual Household Expenditure per Capita reached 14,189.517 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the last update number of 13,438.164 USD in Dec 2022.
• Spain Annual Household Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2006 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 14,172.330 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 17,406.872 USD in Dec 2008 and a record low of 12,184.214 USD in Dec 2015.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Spain grew 3.100 % YoY in Dec 2023.

CEIC converts Annual Household Expenditure per Capita into USD. National Statistics Institute provides Average Household Expenditure per Capita in EUR based on ECOICOP. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Key information about United Kingdom Household Expenditure per Capita

• United Kingdom Annual Household Expenditure per Capita reached 15,553.402 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the last update number of 14,365.462 USD in Dec 2022.
• UK Annual Household Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2006 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 16,636.136 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20,246.074 USD in Dec 2007 and a record low of 14,365.462 USD in Dec 2022.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of UK dropped 2.090 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Expenditure per Capita from Weekly Average Household Expenditure multiplied by 52 and Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Office for National Statistics provides Household Expenditure in local currency and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Key information about Singapore Household Income per Capita

• Singapore Annual Household Income per Capita reached 38,976.554 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous value of 37,210.041 USD in Dec 2021.
• Singapore Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2022, with an averaged value of 27,919.001 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 38,976.554 USD in Dec 2022 and a record low of 12,070.323 USD in Dec 2000.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Singapore dropped 6.152 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Household Member multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Singapore Department of Statistics provides Average Household Income per Household Member in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.