Median Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Climb [Infographic]

March National Housing Market Report

Highlights

  • The March national median listing home price was over $400,000, an all-time high and an increase of 13.5% over March 2021 prices.
  • Rising interest rates are moderating the demand for homes. As a result, mortgage applications are down 40% from March 2021.
  • Home sellers are seeing a softening market. The share of homes for sale having a price reduction is up to 6% this year.
  • The national inventory of active listings declined by 18.9% over March 2021, while the total inventory of unsold homes, including pending listings, declined by 12.5%.