Housing Sentiment Index
Tracking media coverage on buying, renting, and moving. How optimistic or pessimistic is the housing market narrative?
Based on 171 articles analyzed this week
Coverage by Category
Buying
Renting
Moving
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Methodology
The Housing Sentiment Index aggregates news coverage from major media outlets across three categories:
Buying
Coverage of home purchasing, mortgage rates, prices, and affordability for buyers.
Renting
Coverage of rental markets, rent prices, apartment demand, and renter affordability.
Moving
Coverage of relocation trends, interstate migration, and demographic shifts.
Overall Score
Articles are classified as optimistic, pessimistic, or neutral. The overall score (0-100) reflects weighted sentiment, with 50 being neutral.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the score mean?
The score ranges from 0 (very pessimistic) to 100 (very optimistic). A score of 50 indicates balanced coverage. Higher scores suggest positive housing market sentiment in media.
Does this predict housing prices?
No. This index tracks media sentiment, not actual market conditions. It should not be used as financial advice.
Why track metros mentioned?
Metro mentions reveal which markets are getting the most media attention. High mention counts often correlate with significant price movements, policy changes, or migration trends.
How often is this updated?
The index updates every Sunday with the previous week's news coverage analysis.
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Data updates weekly. Last update: August 2, 2026