Barb Duthler

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Mortgage Rates Continue to Increase

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May 12, 2022
Homebuyers continue to show resilience even though rising mortgage rates are causing monthly payments to increase by about one-third as compared to a year ago. Several factors are contributing to this dynamic, including the large wave of first-time homebuyers looking to realize the dream of homeownership. In the months ahead, we expect monetary policy and inflation to discourage many consumers, weakening purchase demand and decelerating home price growth.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending April 30, 2022

70% of metropolitan areas saw the median existing-home sales price rise by double digits annually in the first quarter of 2022, up from 66% of metro areas in the previous quarter, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) latest quarterly report. In 27 U.S. markets, buyers needed at least $100,000 annual income to afford a 10% down payment, with first time buyers typically spending 28.4% of monthly income on mortgage payments, exceeding the 25% threshold NAR considers unaffordable.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 30:

  • New Listings decreased 4.8% to 1,731
  • Pending Sales decreased 9.3% to 1,424
  • Inventory decreased 6.9% to 5,576

FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.8% to $354,077
  • Days on Market decreased 10.3% to 35
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.8% to 102.7%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 1.0

All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.

Mortgage Rates Increase

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May 5, 2022
Mortgage rates resumed their climb this week as the 30-year fixed reached its highest point since 2009. While housing affordability and inflationary pressures pose challenges for potential buyers, house price growth will continue but is expected to decelerate in the coming months.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending April 23, 2022

Home sales prices continue to reach new heights, and record gains in equity are motivating an increasing number of sellers to put their homes up for sale, according to Homelight’s 2022 Buyer and Seller Insights Report. With multiple offers common in many markets, many homeowners have high expectations when it comes to the sale of their home. More than 40% of sellers believe their home will sell for more than asking price, and about half of those surveyed expect to retain 30% or more of the sale price as a profit.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 23:

  • New Listings decreased 0.6% to 1,759
  • Pending Sales decreased 22.8% to 1,176
  • Inventory decreased 10.9% to 5,278

FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.8% to $354,000
  • Days on Market decreased 10.3% to 35
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.8% to 102.7%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 1.0

All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.

Mortgage Rates Hover at Five Percent

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April 28, 2022
The combination of swift home price growth and the fastest mortgage rate increase in over forty years is finally affecting purchase demand. homebuyers navigating the current environment are coping in a variety of ways, including switching to adjustable-rate mortgages, moving away from expensive coastal cities, and looking to more affordable suburbs. We expect the decline in demand to soften home price growth to a more sustainable pace later this year.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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