Inventory levels are improving, and home sellers were more active this December, according to Realtor.com's Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. With the number of homes for sale growing year-over-year, experts anticipate that more new listings will enter the market in 2024.

The CFPB announced the approval of the Independent Community Bankers of America's (ICBA) proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures to "provide consumers greater clarity, streamline the process through improved disclosure requirements, and expand access to more affordable homes in rural areas with limited housing supply," according to Rebeca Romero Rainey, President and CEO of ICBA.

"Mortgage rate optimism increased dramatically this month, with a survey-high share of consumers anticipating mortgage rate declines over the next year," said Mark Palim, VP and Deputy Chief Economist at Fannie Mae.

“The slight increase in December listings indicates the impact of lower mortgage rates is beginning to trickle down into the market, which comes as an optimistic sign as we head into the new year," said Jeremy Sicklick, Co-Founder and CEO of HouseCanary.

While housing affordability is expected to improve in 2024, according to a new Zillow market report, with the hottest markets across the U.S. located in cities that offer cheaper mortgage payments and more job opportunities.

Americans want to know: will it be any easier to buy or rent a home in 2024? A study from the National Housing Conference revealed how U.S. citizens remain concerned with nationwide housing costs, as many believe affordability is the worst they've experienced in their lifetime.

What will 2024 have in store? LendingTree experts weigh in on housing and economic conditions expected to occur throughout the year, from interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages to other benchmarks.

According to RentCafe's 2023 Year-End Report, the Midwest dominated rental market competition this year, revealing America’s hottest markets. 

In Q3, median single-family rental prices experienced a marginal year-over-year increase, according to HouseCanary's latest report, as inventory posted a substantial surge and median days on market ticked up significantly compared to Q3 of 2022.

While the number of homes for sale dipped slightly, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report, home prices are retreating alongside high mortgage rates, which posted their second consecutive decline in November.