Bruce Erickson

For Week Ending May 28, 2022

Nationally, home sales and contract signings continue to soften compared to last year’s pace, while sellers are working quickly to list their homes and cash in on the remaining buyer demand. Realtor.com reports new listings are growing nearly twice as fast nationwide in May compared to this time a year ago, leading to a greater availability of homes for sale. As inventory inches upward and competition eases, sellers are having to adjust to the shifting landscape, with an increase in price reductions reported across many markets.

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

• New Listings increased 0.1% at 1,608
• Pending Sales decreased 15.4% to 1,451
• Inventory increased 4.6% to 6,772

FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:

• Median Sales Price increased 10.0% to $370,000
• Days on Market decreased 9.7% to 28
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.5% to 103.8%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 1.1

All comparisons are to 2021

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

For Week Ending May 21, 2022

Rental prices continue to soar to new highs, with the median rent reaching $1,827 as of last measure, a 16.7% increase from the same time last year, according to Realtor.com. Rental units are in short supply and demand remains high, with real estate professionals reporting a surge in rental inquiries, applications, and showing activity across the nation. Bidding wars are becoming increasingly common in many rental home markets, causing some properties to rent for substantially over asking price.

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

• New Listings increased 3.4% to 2,008
• Pending Sales decreased 8.7% to 1,490
• Inventory increased 2.9% to 6,626

FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:

• Median Sales Price increased 10.0% to $370,000
• Days on Market decreased 9.7% to 28
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.5% to 103.8%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 1.1

All comparisons are to 2021

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

For Week Ending May 14, 2022

With home prices and mortgage rates continuing to rise, down payments are increasing nationwide, as buyers aim to lower their monthly mortgage costs and make their offer more attractive to sellers. According to Realtor.com, buyers averaged a $28,000 down payment in the first quarter of 2022, averaging 13.1% of the purchase price, compared to the first quarter of 2020, when down payments averaged $14,000, with buyers paying about 11% of the purchase price.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 14:

• New Listings decreased 6.2% to 1,875
• Pending Sales decreased 19.3% to 1,280
• Inventory decreased 2.9% to 6,152

FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:

• Median Sales Price increased 10.0% to $370,000
• Days on Market decreased 9.7% to 28
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.5% to 103.8%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 1.1

All comparisons are to 2021

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