The document analyzes data on the U.S. housing market from multiple sources. It shows that homeownership remains an important part of Americans' net worth and financial well-being. Home equity has rebounded from the housing crash, and rising home values are allowing more homeowners to build equity and fueling trade-up demand. Inventory remains low while home prices and pending sales are rising, suggesting the housing recovery is continuing. However, some experts warn price growth cannot last at its current rapid pace and will likely moderate in the coming years. Mortgage rates are also expected to inch up from current historic lows in 2014.