Housing

Median Sales Price of New Houses Sold for the United States

Median price of newly constructed homes sold in the U.S. Measures affordability trends in the new home market. Sensitive to mortgage rates and construction costs. Monthly frequency, useful for housing affordability and consumer wealth analysis.

New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units

Number of new residential building permits issued — a leading indicator of future housing construction activity. Leads housing starts by 1-3 months. Use for housing cycle analysis and construction sector modeling. Monthly frequency.

New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units

Number of new residential construction projects begun. Measures actual housing supply entering the pipeline. Sensitive to mortgage rates, builder confidence, and economic conditions. Monthly frequency with full derived metrics.