Home Prices Are Falling in 3 Texas Metros and Portland, Oregon as High Rates Cool Demand for the Former Hotspots

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Home-sale prices are falling year over year in four major U.S. metros: Austin (-2.9%), San Antonio (-1.2%), Fort Worth (-1.2%), and Portland, OR (-0.9%). This marks the first instance of such declines in multiple metros since January. Nationwide, prices rose 4.4% to an all-time high during the four weeks ending June 2, but early indicators suggest this growth could slow.

6.4% of U.S. home sellers cut their asking price, the highest share since November 2022. The typical active listing has been on the market for 46 days, up 2.3% year over year. High mortgage rates and housing costs are deterring buyers, with rates recently above 7%, pushing the median monthly payment to near-record levels.

Pending home sales fell 3.8% year over year, and mortgage-purchase applications declined 4% week over week. Inventory is also losing momentum, with new listings up only 6.9% year over year, one of the smallest increases since February.

Positive

• Nationwide home-sale prices rose 4.4% year over year, reaching an all-time high.
• Touring activity increased by 23% since the start of the year.
• Google searches for 'home for sale' remained unchanged from the previous month, showing stable interest.
• Daily and weekly average mortgage rates declined from recent highs.
• The median monthly mortgage payment remains just $26 below the all-time high, suggesting strong pricing power.

Negative

• Home-sale prices fell year over year in Austin (-2.9%), San Antonio (-1.2%), Fort Worth (-1.2%), and Portland, OR (-0.9%).
• 6.4% of U.S. home sellers cut their asking price, the highest share since November 2022.
• The typical active listing has been on the market for 46 days, up 2.3% year over year.
• Pending home sales fell 3.8% year over year, the biggest decline in over three months.
• Mortgage-purchase applications declined 4% week over week.
• New listings increased by only 6.9% year over year, one of the smallest increases since February.
• High mortgage rates, recently above 7%, are pushing the median U.S. monthly housing payment to nearly $2,838, discouraging potential buyers.
• Active listings rose 15.8% year over year, indicating a slower market.
• The share of homes sold above list price decreased to 32%, down from 34%.

Nationwide, price drops are at their highest level since November 2022, suggesting more metros may soon see sale prices decline

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Home-sale prices are declining year over year in four major U.S. metros, three of them in Texas: Austin (-2.9%), San Antonio (-1.2%), Fort Worth (-1.2%) and Portland, OR (-0.9%). The last time prices fell in four or more metros was in January, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

Nationwide, prices rose 4.4% from a year earlier to an all-time high during the four weeks ending June 2. But there are early indicators that national price growth could soften soon: 6.4% of U.S. home sellers cut their asking price, on average, the highest share since November 2022. And the typical active listing has been on the market for 46 days, up 2.3% year over year–the biggest increase in nine months, suggesting home listings are growing stale faster than they were a year ago.

Some listings are growing stale because high mortgage rates and housing costs are causing would-be buyers to back off. The weekly average mortgage rate rose back above 7% last week, pushing the median U.S. monthly housing payment to a near-record-high of $2,838. (It’s worth noting that daily average rates are declining this week after U.S. job openings fell to their lowest level in more than three years.) Pending home sales fell 3.8% year over year, the biggest decline in three months, and mortgage-purchase applications declined 4% week over week. Inventory is losing momentum, too, which is another reason sales are falling. New listings posted one of their smallest year-over-year increases (6.9%) since February, with high mortgage rates discouraging homeowners from selling because it would mean giving up their low rate and trying to offload their home in a relatively slow market.

“There’s no getting around the fact that it’s expensive to buy a home right now, but some people are having luck negotiating with sellers,” said Bonnie Phillips, a Redfin Premier agent in Cleveland. “I've seen buyers get a home under asking price when it has been on the market for a few weeks. That's especially true when their agent presents market data that supports a lower market value, like comps of similar homes nearby that have sold for less, or fewer than usual online views or tours. Other buyers are finding creative ways to afford a home, like buying a duplex, living in one unit and renting out the other.”

For Redfin economists’ takes on the housing market, including more on how current financial events are impacting mortgage rates, please visit Redfin’s “From Our Economists” page.

Leading indicators

Indicators of homebuying demand and activity
	Value (if applicable)	Recent change	Year-over-year change	Source
Daily average 30-year fixed mortgage rate	7.03% (June 5)	Up slightly from 6.99% 2 weeks earlier, but down from a 5-month high of 7.52% 5 weeks earlier	Up from 6.95%	Mortgage News Daily
Weekly average 30-year fixed mortgage rate	7.03% (week ending May 30)	Up from 6.94% a week earlier, but down from 5-month high of 7.22% a month earlier	Up from 6.79%	Freddie Mac
Mortgage-purchase applications (seasonally adjusted)		Declined 4% from a week earlier (as of week ending May 31)	Down 13%	Mortgage Bankers Association
Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index (seasonally adjusted)		Essentially unchanged from a month earlier (as of week ending June 2)	Down 13%	Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index, a measure of requests for tours and other homebuying services from Redfin agents
Touring activity		Up 23% from the start of the year (as of June 2)	At this time last year, it was up 10% from the start of 2023	ShowingTime, a home touring technology company
Google searches for “home for sale”		Unchanged from a month earlier (as of June 3)	Down 18%	Google Trends

Key housing-market data

U.S. highlights: Four weeks ending June 2, 2024 Redfin’s national metrics include data from 400+ U.S. metro areas, and is based on homes listed and/or sold during the period. Weekly housing-market data goes back through 2015. Subject to revision.
	Four weeks ending June 2, 2024	Year-over-year change	Notes
Median sale price	$392,200	4.4%	All-time high
Median asking price	$417,274	5.9%
Median monthly mortgage payment	$2,836 at a 7.03% mortgage rate	8.7%	$26 below all-time high set during the 4 weeks ending April 28
Pending sales	86,464	-3.8%	Biggest decline in over 3 months
New listings	98,467	6.9%	Smallest increase in over 4 months (with the exception of the 4 weeks ending May 5)
Active listings	923,747	15.8%
Months of supply	3.2	+0.6 pts.	4 to 5 months of supply is considered balanced, with a lower number indicating seller’s market conditions.
Share of homes off market in two weeks	43.4%	Down from 48%
Median days on market	32	+3 days
Share of homes sold above list price	32%	Down from 34%
Share of homes with a price drop	6.4%	+2 pts.	Highest level since Nov. 2022
Average sale-to-list price ratio	99.6%	-0.2 pts.

Metro-level highlights: Four weeks ending June 2, 2024 Redfin’s metro-level data includes the 50 most populous U.S. metros. Select metros may be excluded from time to time to ensure data accuracy.
	Metros with biggest year-over-year increases	Metros with biggest year-over-year decreases	Notes
Median sale price	Anaheim, CA (17.3%) Nassau County, NY (15.8%) Newark, NJ (13.9%) Cleveland, OH (13.9%) Oakland, CA (13.8%)	Austin, TX (-2.9%) San Antonio (-1.2%) Fort Worth, TX (-1.2%) Portland, OR (-0.9%)	Decreased in 4 metros
Pending sales	San Jose, CA (10.5%) Anaheim, CA (7.1%) Columbus, OH (7%) San Diego (6.7%) San Francisco (4.1%)	Houston (-15.5%) West Palm Beach, FL (-14.6%) Atlanta (-13.9%) Fort Lauderdale, FL (-12%) Virginia Beach, VA (-11.3%)	Increased in 14 metros
New listings	San Jose, CA (39.8%) Phoenix (22.4%) San Diego (21.2%) Denver (18.4%) Las Vegas (18%)	Atlanta (-9.3%) Chicago (-5.5%) Minneapolis (-3.6%) Newark, NJ (-3.2%) Portland, OR (-2.7%)	Decreased in 10 metros

To view the full report, including charts, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/news/housing-market-update-home-prices-decline-austin

About Redfin

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Source: Redfin

FAQ

Why are home prices falling in Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Portland?

Home prices are falling in these metros due to high mortgage rates and housing costs, which are cooling demand.

How much did home-sale prices decline in Austin?

Home-sale prices in Austin declined by 2.9% year over year.

What is the current trend in nationwide home prices?

Nationwide, home prices rose 4.4% year over year, reaching an all-time high but showing signs of potential slowdown.

How long are homes typically staying on the market?

The typical active listing has been on the market for 46 days, an increase of 2.3% year over year.

What percentage of U.S. home sellers are reducing their asking prices?

6.4% of U.S. home sellers have reduced their asking prices, the highest share since November 2022.

How have mortgage-purchase applications changed recently?

Mortgage-purchase applications declined by 4% week over week.

What is the current median monthly mortgage payment in the U.S.?

The median monthly mortgage payment is nearly $2,838 at a 7.03% mortgage rate.

How are new home listings trending?

New home listings increased by 6.9% year over year, one of the smallest increases since February.

What is the share of homes sold above list price?

The share of homes sold above list price is 32%, down from 34% a year earlier.

What is the significance of the recent decline in pending home sales?

Pending home sales fell by 3.8% year over year, marking the biggest decline in over three months.