This document summarizes key metrics that drive the US real estate market. It discusses 2014 trends and data for: 1) Home sales saw a slight decline from 2013 but picked up in the summer months. 2) Home prices increased 5.8% in 2014, nearing the long-term average annual growth rate. 3) Inventory levels loosened, helping ease price growth. 4) Mortgage rates averaged 4.17% in 2014, up slightly from the previous year. 5) Housing affordability increased modestly due to lower rates and slower home price growth, but remains below historical averages.