Existing Home Sales (Annualized) vs Nonfarm Payrolls (Monthly Change)
Existing Home Sales (Annualized) is currently 4.26M (up +0.2M). Nonfarm Payrolls (Monthly Change) is currently 228K (up +111.0K).
| Metric | Existing Home Sales (Annualized) | Nonfarm Payrolls (Monthly Change) |
|---|---|---|
| Current value | 4.26M | 228K |
| Previous reading | 4.08M | 117K |
| Change | +0.2M | +111.0K |
| Trend | up | up |
| Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Source | National Association of Realtors | Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Last updated | 2026-03-20 | 2026-04-04 |
| Category | housing | employment |
What Existing Home Sales (Annualized) measures
Existing home sales measures the number of completed sales of previously owned homes, expressed as a seasonally adjusted annual rate. It accounts for approximately 85-90% of all home sales in the U.S.
At 4.26 million, existing home sales remain well below the 2021 peak of 6.1 million. The 'lock-in effect' — where homeowners refuse to give up sub-4% mortgages — continues to constrain inventory. For executives, this suppressed transaction volume affects real estate commissions, moving services, home improvement spending, and mortgage origination revenue across the industry.
What Nonfarm Payrolls (Monthly Change) measures
Nonfarm payrolls measure the net change in employment across all sectors except farming. It is the most closely watched indicator of labor market momentum and is released on the first Friday of each month.
The economy added 228,000 jobs in March, a strong rebound from February's 117,000. Economists generally consider 150,000+ jobs per month as healthy growth. For executives, strong payroll numbers confirm consumer spending capacity and may signal the Fed will maintain or raise interest rates. Sector breakdowns reveal which industries are expanding — critical for workforce planning and market sizing.
Frequently asked
Existing Home Sales (Annualized) is currently 4.26M, up +0.2M from the previous reading. Source: National Association of Realtors, updated monthly.
Nonfarm Payrolls (Monthly Change) is currently 228K, up +111.0K from the previous reading. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, updated monthly.
At 4.26 million, existing home sales remain well below the 2021 peak of 6.1 million. The 'lock-in effect' — where homeowners refuse to give up sub-4% mortgages — continues to constrain inventory. For The economy added 228,000 jobs in March, a strong rebound from February's 117,000. Economists generally consider 150,000+ jobs per month as healthy growth. For executives, strong payroll numbers confi