Monitor supply, demand, financing, and pricing to make informed decisions.
Understand the forces shaping local markets
Inventory levels and new construction affect pricing power and transaction pace.
Population trends, employment, and migration patterns influence buyer activity.
Mortgage rates, lending standards, and affordability shape transaction volume and price trajectories.
Price indices and local comparables reveal appreciation, stagnation, or declines across segments.
Track measures that reflect market momentum
Lower supply often supports price stability; higher supply can pressure pricing, especially when demand softens.
Shorter timelines indicate stronger demand or tight inventory; longer timelines can signal cautious buyers or pricing above market.
Helps evaluate buy vs rent decisions and rental investment appeal relative to local wages and costs.
Combines income, rates, and prices to gauge how accessible ownership is for median households.
Clear answers to common market questions
Higher rates reduce affordability and can cool demand; lower rates often support price resilience by enabling buyers.
Changes in supply, days on market, and price trends together can indicate transitions between seller and buyer markets.
Segment-level analysis often reveals differing dynamics across property types and neighborhoods beyond headline averages.
Consult local reports, reputable indices, and licensed professionals for timely, region-specific context and guidance.