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September 1, 2022
The market’s renewed perception of a more aggressive monetary policy stance has driven mortgage rates up to almost double what they were a year ago. The increase in mortgage rates is coming at a particularly vulnerable time for the housing market as sellers are recalibrating their pricing due to lower purchase demand, likely resulting in continued price growth deceleration.
For Week Ending August 20, 2022
Rents continue to soar to new highs amid low vacancy rates, with the median rent hitting $1,879 in the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas in July, a 12.3% increase from the same time last year, according to a recent report from Realtor.com. Although rents remain elevated, rent growth appears to be slowing, having increased only $3 from June to July, with tenants in urban areas typically seeing higher rent hikes compared to those in the suburbs.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 20:
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
August 25, 2022
The combination of higher mortgage rates and the slowdown in economic growth is weighing on the housing market. Home sales continue to decline, prices are moderating, and consumer confidence is low. But, amid waning demand, there are still potential homebuyers on the sidelines waiting to jump back into the market.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
For Week Ending August 13, 2022
After declining for three consecutive quarters, the share of homebuyers actively searching for a home grew to 49% nationally in the second quarter of 2022, up from 46% the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recent Housing Trends Report. NAHB economists credit the rise in buyer activity to a less competitive housing market, which has motivated more prospective buyers to advance from the planning stage of the homebuying process to actively trying to purchase a home.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 13:
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
