Existing Home Sales (Annualized) vs Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year
Existing Home Sales (Annualized) is currently 4.26M (up +0.2M). Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year is currently 2.7% (down -0.5%).
| Metric | Existing Home Sales (Annualized) | Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Current value | 4.26M | 2.7% |
| Previous reading | 4.08M | 3.2% |
| Change | +0.2M | -0.5% |
| Trend | up | down |
| Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Source | National Association of Realtors | Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Last updated | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-13 |
| Category | housing | inflation |
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 Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year measures
The Producer Price Index measures the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation — rising producer costs eventually get passed to consumers.
PPI declining to 2.7% from 3.2% signals easing upstream cost pressures. For executives, falling producer prices suggest input cost relief is coming — raw materials, components, and wholesale goods are becoming cheaper relative to recent months. This is bullish for profit margins if selling prices remain stable.
Frequently asked
Existing Home Sales (Annualized) is currently 4.26M, up +0.2M from the previous reading. Source: National Association of Realtors, updated monthly.
Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year is currently 2.7%, down -0.5% 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 PPI declining to 2.7% from 3.2% signals easing upstream cost pressures. For executives, falling producer prices suggest input cost relief is coming — raw materials, components, and wholesale goods are