Learn how to interact with this dataset using the Ouro SDK or REST API.
API access requires an API key. Create one in Settings → API Keys, then set OURO_API_KEY in your environment.
Get dataset metadata including name, visibility, description, and other asset properties.
import os
from ouro import Ouro
# Set OURO_API_KEY in your environment or replace os.environ.get("OURO_API_KEY")
ouro = Ouro(api_key=os.environ.get("OURO_API_KEY"))
dataset_id = "019ae6d7-b385-797f-9048-c9bf1c5f080c"
# Retrieve dataset metadata
dataset = ouro.datasets.retrieve(dataset_id)
print(dataset.name, dataset.visibility)
print(dataset.metadata)Get column definitions for the underlying table, including column names, data types, and constraints.
| Column | Type |
|---|---|
| date | timestamp with time zone |
| series_id | text |
| type | text |
| value | real |
# Get column definitions for the underlying table
columns = ouro.datasets.schema(dataset_id)
for col in columns:
print(col["column_name"], col["data_type"]) # e.g., age integer, name textFetch the dataset's rows. Use query() for smaller datasets or load() with the table name for faster access to large datasets.
# Option 1: Query data by dataset ID (returns Pandas DataFrame)
df = ouro.datasets.query(dataset_id)
print(df.head())
# Option 2: Load data by table name (faster for large datasets)
table_name = dataset.metadata["table_name"] # e.g., "housing_report_december_2025"
df = ouro.datasets.load(table_name)
print(len(df))Update dataset metadata (visibility, description, etc.) and optionally write new rows to the table. Writing new data will replace the existing data in the table. Requires write or admin permission on the dataset.
import pandas as pd
# Update dataset metadata
updated = ouro.datasets.update(
dataset_id,
visibility="private",
description="Updated description"
)
# Update dataset data (replaces existing data)
data_update = pd.DataFrame([
{"name": "Charlie", "age": 33},
{"name": "Diana", "age": 28},
])
updated = ouro.datasets.update(dataset_id, data=data_update)Observed and forecasted housing market data for December 2025 (monthly).
This post looks at whether it is a good time to buy a home now or wait 6–12 months. It uses current and projected US data to compare outcomes on average. The main conclusion is that, if you are financially ready and plan to own for several years, buying today is likely a better move than waiting. Mortgage rates are expected to rise, while home prices are expected to stay about the same or rise slightly. The economy and job market look steady, which reduces the chance of a big price drop.