Research and Statistics
The National Association of REALTORS® provides the latest real estate research and statistics that affect the industry. Get the stats and stay informed.
www.nar.realtorHere are the latest broad signals on housing prices based on recent public reporting:
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US housing market: National home prices have shown modest retreats in some areas but remain near flat overall, with pockets of price declines in certain markets and ongoing affordability pressures tied to mortgage rates. This suggests continued regional variation rather than a uniform national trend.[4]
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US sales and prices trend: Existing-home sales reached multi-year highs in late 2025 and early 2026 due to lower mortgage rates and steady income growth, though inventory constraints keep price growth uneven across regions. This indicates a buyer-friendly shift in affordability in some markets, while others see slower or mixed price changes.[2][3]
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Market-by-market variation: While some areas (e.g., parts of the Northeast and Midwest) have seen modest price increases, several Sun Belt markets have experienced more pronounced declines in price from the prior year, reflecting shifts in demand and local supply conditions. This underscores the importance of local context when evaluating price moves.[4]
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Sources to monitor: The National Association of REALTORS®’ ongoing market statistics, including pending sales and affordability indices, remain useful for timely, region-specific insights; major outlets like CNBC, WSJ Real Estate, and NAR provide frequent updates.[3][8]
If you’d like, I can narrow to your location (Lisbon) or a specific country or city and pull the most recent local indicators (price indices, rents, rental yields, or housing supply) from reliable sources. I can also summarize a few charts or provide a brief pros/cons checklist for buyers in current conditions.