July 6, 2023
Mortgage rates continued their upward trajectory again this week, rising to the highest rate this year so far. This upward trend is being driven by a resilient economy, persistent inflation and a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve. These high rates combined with low inventory continue to price many potential homebuyers out of the market.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
For Week Ending June 24, 2023
According to the latest data from the Census Bureau, the U.S. median square footage of single-family homes under construction rose slightly to 2,261 square feet in Q1 2023, up from 2,207 square feet in Q4 2022, but down from 2,310 square feet in Q1 2022. New home sizes decreased steadily last year, reversing the trend seen in 2021, when home sizes increased due to historically low interest rates and buyers spending more time at home during the pandemic.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 24:
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
All comparisons are to 2022
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June 29, 2023
Mortgage rates have hovered in the six to seven percent range for over six months and, despite affordability headwinds, homebuyers have adjusted and driven new home sales to its highest level in more than a year. New home sales have rebounded more robustly than the resale market due to a marginally greater supply of new construction. The improved demand has led to a firming of prices, which have now increased for several months in a row.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
For Week Ending June 17, 2023
The number of homes available for sale increased 20.8% annually in May, according to Realtor.com’s Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, driven largely by gains in the South, where inventory rose 54.4% year-over-year. Housing supply has continued to fluctuate across the U.S. amid higher interest rates, with more affordable metropolitan areas, such as those in the South and Midwest, seeing inventory growth year-over-year, while more expensive metro areas, such as those in the West and Northeast, have seen inventory decrease.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 17:
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
All comparisons are to 2022
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
