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Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending July 9, 2022

Homebuyers felt a tinge of relief recently as mortgage rates softened somewhat, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falling from 5.7% to 5.3% the week ending July 7, the biggest one week decline since 2008, according to Freddie Mac. Over the past two weeks mortgage rates have dropped by half a percent, making homebuying about 5% more affordable than last month and saving buyers approximately $100 in monthly mortgage payments, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 9:

  • New Listings decreased 18.3% to 1,481
  • Pending Sales decreased 19.0% to 931
  • Inventory increased 12.0% to 8,123

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

  • Median Sales Price increased 8.6% to $380,000
  • Days on Market increased 5.0% to 21
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.8% to 103.3%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 23.1% to 1.6

All comparisons are to 2021

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

Mortgage Rates Shift Upward

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July 14, 2022
Mortgage rates are volatile as economic growth slows due to fiscal and monetary drags. With rates the highest in over a decade, home prices at escalated levels, and inflation continuing to impact consumers, affordability remains the main obstacle to homeownership for many Americans.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending July 2, 2022

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Baby Boomers own 32 million homes, accounting for more than 40% of homes owned nationwide. As the second largest population group continues to age and transitions to other housing options, the Mortgage Bankers Association predicts more than 4 million existing homes will hit the market annually over the next decade, boosting supply and helping to meet the growing homeownership demand of younger generations.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 2:

  • New Listings decreased 3.1% to 1,385
  • Pending Sales decreased 26.0% to 1,231
  • Inventory increased 9.8% to 8,209

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

  • Median Sales Price increased 9.0% to $375,000
  • Days on Market decreased 4.2% to 23
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.1% to 104.1
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 27.3% to 1.4

All comparisons are to 2021

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

Mortgage Rates Drop

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July 7, 2022
Over the last two weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped by half a percent, as concerns about a potential recession continue to rise. While the drop provides minor relief to buyers, the housing market will continue to normalize if home price growth materially slows due to the combination of low housing affordability and an expected economic slowdown.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending June 25, 2022

Skyrocketing rents and surging homeownership costs are forcing many prospective buyers to remain in the rental market. With the national median existing-home price recently exceeding $400,000, and assuming a down payment of 3.5%, buyers would need to come up with $14,000 down toward the typical median-priced home. That’s a significant challenge for millions of renters, whom have a median savings of $1,500 or less, according to Harvard researchers’ State of the Nation’s Housing 2022 report.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 25:

  • New Listings decreased 4.5% to 1,825
  • Pending Sales decreased 25.0% to 1,221
  • Inventory increased 6.8% to 7,974

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

  • Median Sales Price increased 9.0% to $375,000
  • Days on Market decreased 4.2% to 23
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.1% to 104.1%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 27.3% to 1.4

All comparisons are to 2021

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