The housing market, in perspective.

Housing Watch follows U.S. mortgage rates, home prices, new-home supply, construction and borrower stress. Each series has its own observation date.

What do the housing indicators measure?

The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate tracks borrowing costs weekly. The FHFA purchase-only price index tracks how house prices change over time. These national figures describe different aspects of affordability.

Compare months of new-home supply with new-home sales to see how quickly buyers are absorbing inventory. Housing starts and permits show how much construction is underway or authorized.

What changed since the last update?

The dashboard separates new readings from revisions to older figures. Its payment calculator shows how a change in the mortgage rate affects monthly principal and interest for a fixed loan amount.