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While a slight increase in new listings offers potential buyers more housing inventory to choose from, Redfin has found that many are backing out of the market, as mortgage rates sit near levels last seen two decades ago.

As mortgage rates remain elevated, a new market report from Redfin revealed the typical homebuyer’s monthly payment is now at a record high of $2,666, representing a near 9% year-over-year change as housing costs continue to rise nationwide.

In August, active inventory shrank compared to last year (-7.9%), despite an unusual increase from July in newly listed homes, signaling a potential return of seller activity heading into fall.

The Realtor.com June 2023 Rental Report revealed that experts predict continuing rent declines and moderating inflation will help increase nationwide housing affordability, "providing a much-needed respite for renters and an opportunity to regain some control over their housing expenses," according to Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale.

Existing-home sales fell in June, as all four regions recorded year-over-year sales declines, according to NAR, with the South and West posting the largest decreases.

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.

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.

Spring is typically a busy homebuying season, but new listings of homes for sale are down 24% from a year ago, according to a new report from Redfin. The total number of homes for sale is also down nearly 10%, representing the biggest drop in over a year.

Oregon, Washington State, and higher-priced areas of the country are absorbing a larger share of recent market declines based on data from Q1 2023, while other lower-priced areas show less impact from the recent downturn.

According to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, home sales declined an overall 22% from a year ago, while the inventory of unsold existing homes rose 1% from February.