Consumer confidence in the housing market may have plateaued, according to Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), which remained mostly flat in June, as shrinking supply and affordability conditions continue to pose challenges.
Read More »Scarce Housing Inventory Ignites Bidding Wars
“The lack of supply is making it feel almost like 2021 all over again, but higher rates mean bidding wars are happening more in the $500,000 range than the $700,000 range because people can afford less,” said Redfin Agent Jeremy Lucas.
Read More »Home Prices Remain Elevated, But Selling for $4,000 Less
As the total number of homes for sale declined 11% from a year earlier, a new report from Redfin revealed the typical U.S. home is now selling for an estimated $4,000 less than last year’s all-time high, while new listings fell nearly 30% from 2022.
Read More »Pending Home Sales, Contract Signings Experience Slight May Drop
"Despite sluggish pending contract signings, the housing market is resilient with approximately three offers for each listing," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "The lack of housing inventory continues to prevent housing demand from being fully realized."
Read More »Active Inventory Continues to Decline Nationwide
With nearly 26% fewer homes newly listed for sale compared to last year, active inventory slowed for the fourth month in a row, according to the Realtor.com Monthly Housing Trends Report for June.
Read More »Housing Inventory Posted its Biggest Decline in More Than a Year
Across the U.S., there are nearly 40% fewer homes for sale compared to pre-pandemic norms, as new listings dropped an overall 23% from last June, according to Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index.
Read More »New Listings Reach Lowest Level of Any Early June on Record
The overall lack of new listings nationwide has pushed the total number of homes on the market down 5% year-over-year, reaching their lowest level of any early June on record, according to a new housing market update from Redfin.
Read More »Survey Examines Recent Homebuyer/Seller Sentiment
A new survey conducted by Clever Real Estate examined homebuyer and seller regrets about their recent experiences, including looks at post-purchase financial struggles and how many of those surveyed view now as a good time to engage with the housing market.
Read More »Homebuyers Leaving Their Hometowns in Search of Affordability
As many Americans are leaving their hometown in search of more affordable areas, elevated mortgage rates and a shortage of inventory continue to deter U.S. homebuyers, as overall home sales dropped 22% from a year earlier in April.
Read More »Fannie Mae Forecasts Stronger Q1 GDP Growth Following Bank Failures
According to Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group, experts project the gradual tightening in credit conditions due to recent bank turmoil will contribute to a modest recession beginning in the second half of 2023. Click here to learn more.
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