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Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending August 20, 2022

Rents continue to soar to new highs amid low vacancy rates, with the median rent hitting $1,879 in the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas in July, a 12.3% increase from the same time last year, according to a recent report from Realtor.com. Although rents remain elevated, rent growth appears to be slowing, having increased only $3 from June to July, with tenants in urban areas typically seeing higher rent hikes compared to those in the suburbs.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 20:

  • New Listings decreased 27.3% to 1,326
  • Pending Sales decreased 23.5% to 1,138
  • Inventory increased 5.1% to 8,953

FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.1% to $375,000
  • Days on Market increased 15.8% to 22
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.0% to 101.5%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 20.0% to 1.8

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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August 25, 2022
The combination of higher mortgage rates and the slowdown in economic growth is weighing on the housing market. Home sales continue to decline, prices are moderating, and consumer confidence is low. But, amid waning demand, there are still potential homebuyers on the sidelines waiting to jump back into the market.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending August 13, 2022

After declining for three consecutive quarters, the share of homebuyers actively searching for a home grew to 49% nationally in the second quarter of 2022, up from 46% the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recent Housing Trends Report. NAHB economists credit the rise in buyer activity to a less competitive housing market, which has motivated more prospective buyers to advance from the planning stage of the homebuying process to actively trying to purchase a home.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 13:

  • New Listings decreased 16.0% to 1,480
  • Pending Sales decreased 22.6% to 1,173
  • Inventory increased 5.4% to 8,948

FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.1% to $375,000
  • Days on Market increased 15.8% to 22
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.0% to 101.5%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 20.0% to 1.8

All comparisons are to 2021

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

Mortgage Rates Revert from Last Week

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August 18, 2022
Inflation appears to be beyond its peak, which has stopped the rapid increase in mortgage rates that the housing market was experiencing earlier this year. The market continues to absorb the cumulative impact of the large price and rate increases that led to a plunge in affordability. As a result, over the rest of the year purchase demand likely will continue to drag, supply will modestly increase, and home price growth will decelerate.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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