December 28, 2023
The rapid descent of mortgage rates over the last two months stabilized a bit this week, but rates continue to trend down. Heading into the new year, the economy remains on firm ground with solid growth, a tight labor market, decelerating inflation, and a nascent rebound in the housing market.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
For Week Ending December 16, 2023
47.4% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich—having at least 50% equity in one’s home—in the third quarter of 2023, according to ATTOM’s Q3 2023 U.S. Home Equity and Underwater Report. This marks a decline from the second quarter, when 49.2% of mortgaged homes were considered equity rich. However, the portion of homes that were seriously underwater recently improved, increasing from one in 36 homes in the second quarter of 2023 to one in 40 homes in the third quarter, the lowest point in more than four years.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 16:
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:
All comparisons are to 2022
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December 21, 2023
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained below seven percent for the second week in a row, a welcome downward trend after 17 consecutive weeks above seven percent. Lower rates are bringing potential homebuyers who were previously waiting on the sidelines back into the market and builders already are starting to feel the positive effects. A rise in homebuilder confidence, followed by new home construction reaching its highest level since May, signals a response to meet heightened demand as current inventory remains low.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
For Week Ending December 9, 2023
Nationally, the number of homes actively for sale remained mostly stable in November, climbing 0.7% year-over-year and 2.4% from the previous month, according to Realtor.com’s November 2023 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. In addition, the number of newly listed homes for sale rose 7.5% year-over-year, snapping a 17-month streak in which listing activity declined, with an annual increase of 3% reported in the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 9:
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:
All comparisons are to 2022
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