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The U.S. housing market showed resilience in October, with homes selling faster than in September for the first time since 2011, taking an average of 53 days. Median home prices held steady at $350,000, marking a year-over-year increase of 12.2%. Despite a 38.3% drop in homes for sale, new listings improved, indicating potential relief for buyers. Key metros such as Los Angeles and Philadelphia saw significant price increases. However, the overall inventory remains critically low, emphasizing the ongoing competition among buyers.

Realtor.com®'s Weekly Housing Report reveals signs of a seasonal slowdown in the U.S. housing market as of Oct. 24, 2020. Newly listed homes show a 2% year-over-year decline, although this marks an improvement from previous weeks. Home prices grew 12.2%, maintaining a typical listing price of $350,000. Notably, price reductions increased to 5.5%, signaling potential easing in price gains. The Housing Market Recovery Index hit a high of 112.4, suggesting a shift toward better buyer-seller balance despite ongoing demand.

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The latest realtor.com® Weekly Housing Report indicates a slight slowdown in the housing market for the week ending Oct. 17, 2020. Median listing prices rose by 11.1% year-over-year, showing a deceleration from earlier peaks. The current median home price stands at $350,000, while homes are selling 13 days faster than last year, averaging 53 days on the market.

Despite a reduction in new listings by 6%, inventory is 38% lower year-over-year. The Housing Market Recovery Index remains strong at 111.0, reflecting ongoing buyer demand amid a seller's market.

According to realtor.com®'s Weekly Housing Report for the week ending Oct. 10, new data reveals a resurgence of sellers in the housing market, with total inventory declines stabilizing for four consecutive weeks. While the number of homes for sale decreased by 38% year-over-year, buyer competition remains intense, with homes selling two weeks faster and listing prices hitting record highs. The median listing price is over $350,000, reflecting a 12.2% increase from last year. The Housing Market Recovery Index stands at 111.8, indicating a stronger market compared to pre-COVID levels.

In early October, the U.S. median home price held steady at $350,000, reflecting a record growth of 12.9% year-over-year. Despite a typical autumn slow down, buyer demand remains high, enticing sellers to stay in the market. However, inventory is down 38% from last year, with a 7% drop in new listings. Homes are selling approximately 13 days faster than in the previous year, at around 53 days on the market. The proprietary Housing Market Recovery Index maintained a healthy score of 110.4, indicating a resilient housing market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated home buying plans for nearly half of millennial shoppers, according to a survey by realtor.com and HarrisX. The survey of 2,000 prospective buyers reveals 49% are looking to purchase sooner than planned. With 75% working remotely, 63% cite this as a reason for buying a home. Millennials are leveraging record low mortgage rates and are prepared for competition, with 71% expecting it. Over half are seeking homes below the median U.S. price of $350,000, with 36% targeting homes under $200,000.