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Archives for February 2023

Mortgage Rates Increase Slightly

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February 9, 2023
Following an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve and a surprisingly strong jobs report, mortgage rates increased slightly this week. The 30-year fixed-rate continues to hover close to six percent, and interested homebuyers are easing their way back to the market just in time for the spring homebuying season.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending January 28, 2023

U.S. housing starts declined in 2022, as homebuilders scaled back production due to high construction costs, affordability challenges, and a pullback in buyer demand. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1.55 million homes were started last year, a 3% drop from the previous year, and the first annual decline since 2009. However, housing completions increased, with 1.39 million homes completed in 2022, a 3.8% increase from the previous year, when 1.34 million homes were completed.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 28:

  • New Listings decreased 17.5% to 724
  • Pending Sales decreased 17.8% to 676
  • Inventory increased 20.4% to 5,957

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 5.1% to $348,320
  • Days on Market increased 47.1% to 50
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 3.2% to 96.3%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 55.6% to 1.4

All comparisons are to 2022

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.

Mortgage Rates Continue to Shift Down

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February 2, 2023
Mortgage rates inched down again, with the 30-year fixed-rate down nearly a full point from November, when it peaked at just over seven percent. According to Freddie Mac research, this one percentage point reduction in rates can allow as many as three million more mortgage-ready consumers to qualify and afford a $400,000 loan, which is the median home price.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.