Dennis Holmquist

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Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending January 28, 2023

U.S. housing starts declined in 2022, as homebuilders scaled back production due to high construction costs, affordability challenges, and a pullback in buyer demand. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1.55 million homes were started last year, a 3% drop from the previous year, and the first annual decline since 2009. However, housing completions increased, with 1.39 million homes completed in 2022, a 3.8% increase from the previous year, when 1.34 million homes were completed.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 28:

  • New Listings decreased 17.5% to 724
  • Pending Sales decreased 17.8% to 676
  • Inventory increased 20.4% to 5,957

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 5.1% to $348,320
  • Days on Market increased 47.1% to 50
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 3.2% to 96.3%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 55.6% to 1.4

All comparisons are to 2022

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Mortgage Rates Continue to Shift Down

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February 2, 2023
Mortgage rates inched down again, with the 30-year fixed-rate down nearly a full point from November, when it peaked at just over seven percent. According to Freddie Mac research, this one percentage point reduction in rates can allow as many as three million more mortgage-ready consumers to qualify and afford a $400,000 loan, which is the median home price.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending January 21, 2023

Housing inventory is increasing across most of the country, as home sales continue to slow amid higher mortgage rates and elevated home prices. According to Realtor.com’s December Housing Report, inventory rose in 49 out of the 50 largest metros annually, with active listings up 54.7% compared to the same period in 2021. Time on market is also increasing nationally, with the typical home spending 67 days on market as of last measure, 11 more days compared to December 2021.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 21:

  • New Listings decreased 21.3% to 700
  • Pending Sales decreased 15.3% to 643
  • Inventory increased 21.0% to 6,083

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 5.1% to $348,320
  • Days on Market increased 47.1% to 50
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 3.2% to 96.3%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 55.6% to 1.4

All comparisons are to 2022

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.

Mortgage Rates Trend Down

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January 26, 2023
Mortgage rates continue to tick down and, as a result, home purchase demand is thawing from the months-long freeze that gripped the housing market. Potential homebuyers remain sensitive to changes in mortgage rates, but ample demand remains, fueled by first-time homebuyers.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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