Economic Indicators
Indicators that provide signals about the current state and future direction of the economy and the housing market.
30-yr Fixed Rate Mortgage
| FEB. 2024 | FEB. 2025 | DEC. 2025 FORECAST |
|---|---|---|
| 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
30-yr FRM: Freddie Mac, Forecast: Veros
Unemployment Rate
| FEB. 2024 | FEB. 2025 | DEC. 2025 FORECAST |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
Unemployment rate: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Forecast: Veros
Inflation Rate
| JAN. 2024 | JAN. 2025 | DEC. 2025 FORECAST |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
Inflation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Forecast: Veros
Hourly Earnings
| FEB. 2024 | FEB. 2025 |
|---|---|
| $35.54 | $35.93 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Housing Inventory
| JAN. 2024 | JAN. 2025 |
|---|---|
| 1.01 Million | 1.18 Million |
Source: National Association of Realtors
Housing Starts
| JAN. 2024 | JAN. 2025 |
|---|---|
| 1.376 Million | 1.366 Million |
Source: Census.gov
Housing Market Hotness Index
Discover housing market trends with the Market Hotness Index, a weekly metric utilizing proprietary data on housing activity, demand, and supply indicators across the top 100 U.S. counties.
- The Market Hotness Index is formulated through a combination of proprietary data pertaining to housing activity and demand and supply indicators for the 100 most populous counties in the U.S.
- The index is scheduled to be disseminated weekly and serves as a metric to identify markets gaining momentum or waning. A market exhibiting a score in the 95-105 range on this index is considered a stable market, with a score surpassing this range implying a hotter market, and a score below 95 indicating a cooling market.
Housing Market Hotness Index Feb 23, 2025
The U.S. housing market continues to cool due to high-interest rates and elevated home prices.
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Housing Market Hotness Index Feb 16, 2025
The U.S. housing market continues to cool due to high-interest rates and elevated home prices.
Housing Market Hotness Index Feb 02, 2025
The U.S. housing market continues to cool due to high-interest rates and elevated home prices.
Housing Market Hotness Index Jan 26, 2025
The U.S. housing market continues to cool due to high-interest rates and elevated home prices.
Housing Market Hotness Index Feb 09, 2025
The U.S. housing market continues to cool due to high-interest rates and elevated home prices.
Housing Market Hotness Index Jan 19, 2025
The U.S. housing market continues to cool due to high-interest rates and elevated home prices.