Sales are up over December, but down 2.3% year-over-year
Existing-home sales in January were down 1.2% from December, according to National Association of Realtors
Family income was the only metric to see improvements — even as home prices and mortgage rates rose
The PHSI dropped to 99.0 in December, thanks to a decline in consumer confidence
High mortgage rates led to slower sales, but declining rates may make for a strong spring, according to NAR economist
NAR estimates 40,000 home sales per month are in trouble as FEMA freezes NFIP during the government shutdown
Pending Home Sales Index drops for 11th straight month, but National Association of Realtors' chief economist insists favorable mortgage rates will boost sales activity
Despite the mothly gains, affordability woes are keeping existing-home sales numbers down year-over-year
63% of people surveyed by NAR said yes, but that’s the lowest number since 2015
The drop offsets the modest rise from the previous month
Existing-home sales up 1.4% year-over-year in October
Women outnumbered men as first-time homebuyers 2-1 in 2018, but married couples remain the most active, according to new National Association of Realtors survey
National Association of Realtors' chief economist says buyers are waiting to jump in when inventory rebounds
Median existing-home price now $258,100, NAR estimates
Low inventory and rising home prices have continued to push pending home sales down, according to NAR report