The median sales price increased 2.2% to $370,305 Signed purchase agreements fell 7.3%; new listings down 6.4% Sellers still getting strong offers at 99.3% of list price in an average of 34 days (October 16, 2023) – According to new … Continue reading
October 12, 2023 For the fifth consecutive week, mortgage rates rose as ongoing market and geopolitical uncertainty continues to increase. The good news is that the economy and incomes continue to grow at a solid pace, but the housing market … Continue reading
For Week Ending September 30, 2023 Nationally, pending home sales decreased 7.1% month-over-month as of last measure, falling to the lowest level since April 2020, according to the National Association of REALTORS®, as rising borrowing costs and a scarcity of … Continue reading
October 5, 2023 Mortgage rates maintained their upward trajectory as the 10-year Treasury yield, a key benchmark, climbed. Several factors, including shifts in inflation, the job market and uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s next move, are contributing to the highest … Continue reading
For Week Ending September 23, 2023 New-home construction recently fell to a 3-year low, as higher mortgage rates take their toll on homebuilders, impacting affordability and causing production to slow. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, housing starts dropped 11.3% … Continue reading
September 28, 2023 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has hit the highest level since the year 2000. However, unlike the turn of the millennium, house prices today are rising alongside mortgage rates, primarily due to low inventory. These headwinds are causing … Continue reading
