Record-high mortgage payments continue to motivate sellers to lower asking prices to attract more buyers, as a new Redfin report revealed the average homebuyer’s monthly housing payment is up nearly 9% year-over-year, reaching a new all-time high.
Read More »Rent Prices Continue to Moderate, Offering Financial Relief for Renters
While rents for one-bedroom units experienced their first year-over-year decline since 2020, prices remain 24.1% higher than 2019. However, Realtor.com’s June 2023 Rental Report predicts slowing inflation throughout the remainder of the year and continued financial relief for renters' budgets.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Dip in June, Hit Slowest Pace Since January
A new report from NAR shows existing-home sales dipped 3.3% from May, while the median existing-home price for all housing types reached its second-highest mark of all time in June.
Read More »Median Home-Sale Price Down YoY
Due to a significant lack of homes for sale, the median U.S. home-sale price is down 0.9% year-over-year, according to a new housing market update from Redfin, representing the smallest decline in nearly four months.
Read More »Median Home Prices, New Homes for Sale Slipped in June
Annually, new listings of homes for sale dropped nearly 26%, falling below their previous pandemic lows, according to Realtor.com.
Read More »Typical U.S. Monthly Housing Payment Nears Record Highs
According to a new report from Redfin, near-7% mortgage rates continue to prevent both would-be homebuyers and potential home sellers from entering the market, despite the construction of new single-family homes nearing their highest level in almost 20 years.
Read More »Home Sales Attempt to Recover After 2.4% Slide in March
While overall sales declined 22% from a year ago, existing-home sales dipped lower in March after month-over-month sales declined in three out of four major U.S. regions, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Increased in February as Homebuyer Affordability Declined
As high mortgage rates and inflated home prices persist, a new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increased nearly 5% in February.
Read More »Experts Foresee Home Price Growth Picking Back Up in 2024
According to a new Zillow survey, starting next year, experts foresee price growth picking back up at an average clip of 3.5% per year through 2027.
Read More »Home Showings Decline But Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
According to the latest market report from ShowingTime, homebuyer foot traffic and in-person showings decreased from September, as rising rates and inventory challenges continue to discourage buyers from purchasing a home.
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