Taking a look at 2021 housing market data allows us to see a bigger picture of how the past year played out. This was truly one of the wildest years in housing market history with record-low interest rates, record-high appreciation, and the lowest days on market we’ve seen in decades. Unfortunately, BiggerPockets VP of Data and Analytics, Dave Meyer, can’t tell the future, but he can run through the top five housing market stories of the past year.

If you’re an investor (or want-to-be investor) who’s looking to buy a home (or homes) in 2022, it may be a smart idea to look at last year’s housing data to set yourself up for success in the coming year. Taking a look at prior housing market data allows us to mildly predict what may happen in the realm of real estate interest rates, affordability, supply, demand, and overall market sentiment so we can collectively make better investing decisions.