Analysis and Data

Redfin says the typical down payment was $42,375, the lowest in nearly 2 years.

Increase came as mortgage rates decreased for the second week in a row.

Jump 14.5%, the largest increase since July 2020, as record streak of home-price increases ends at 131 months.

Relatively high mortgage rates kept new listings at record low in February, frustrating buyers.

First American's Potential Home Sales Model shows spring homebuying likely to be 'frozen.'

Housing inventory levels increased year over year for the 10th consecutive month.

Says its housing affordability index is at an historically low level.