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Redfin reports a record 2% of U.S. homes for sale were delisted weekly during the 12 weeks ending Nov. 20, up from 1.6% the previous year. This trend is driven by decreased buyer demand due to high home prices and rising mortgage rates. Sacramento, Austin, and Seattle are experiencing the largest increases in delistings. Median mortgage payments are 40% higher than a year ago, leading many sellers to withdraw listings after receiving no offers. Market dynamics suggest a cooling period in previously hot areas.

Redfin reports that homebuying demand is increasing as mortgage rates decline, which dipped to 6.29% on December 1. The Homebuyer Demand Index rose 1.5% from a month ago, while mortgage purchase applications increased 4%. However, pending home sales fell 35.5% year over year, marking the largest decline since early 2015. Home prices are declining in 10 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, with significant drops noted in cities like San Francisco (8.2%) and San Jose (2.8%). The months of supply reached 4.1, the highest since May 2020.

According to Redfin's latest report, 24.1% of U.S. homebuyers are considering moving to different metro areas, nearing a record high. This increase stems from high mortgage rates and housing prices, prompting buyers to seek affordable locations. The average 30-year mortgage rate reached 6.9% in October. Popular destinations include Sacramento, Las Vegas, and Miami, with many buyers leaving expensive cities like San Francisco and New York. Despite challenges like Hurricane Ian, Florida remains a favored relocating state.

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) reports a significant slowdown in home price growth in major metropolitan areas, notably Austin, Phoenix, and Boise. Year-over-year price growth has decelerated by up to 23 percentage points from February to October 2022, severely impacted by rising mortgage rates and a cooling economy. Median home prices in these markets surged over 30% during the pandemic, but affordability issues are shifting the market dynamics toward a buyer's market, allowing first-time buyers to negotiate better deals.

Redfin (RDFN) reported an uptick in mortgage-purchase applications and a 1.6% rise in its Homebuyer Demand Index, attributed to a decrease in 30-year mortgage rates from 7% to 6.58%, saving buyers over $100 monthly. However, pending sales saw a record annual decline of 35.2%. The median home sale price increased 2.1% year-over-year to $356,149, but the smallest growth since the pandemic began. Additionally, active listings rose 11.6%, the highest increase noted since 2015, indicating a growing supply amid decreased demand.

According to a recent report from Redfin (RDFN), investor home purchases across the U.S. fell by 30.2% year-over-year in Q3, the largest decline since the Great Recession. This downturn outpaced the 27.4% drop in overall home purchases. In dollar terms, investors spent $42.4 billion on homes, down 30.5% from the previous quarter. Major declines occurred in markets like Phoenix (-49.4%), Las Vegas (-44.8%), and Portland (-47.4%). Investors lost market share, with only 17.5% of all homes purchased being investor buys.

Mortgage rates fell from 7.08% to 6.6%, marking the largest weekly drop since 1981. This decline is expected to provide relief to homebuyers, increasing affordability, with buyers gaining $12,000 more purchasing power. However, pending home sales remained down 35% year-over-year, signaling continued pressure on the housing market. The typical monthly mortgage payment decreased to $2,430. Despite the positive rate drop, the overall homebuying interest remains stagnant, with no immediate uptick expected.

The median U.S. asking rent rose 7.8% year-over-year in October to $1,983, marking the smallest annual increase since August 2021. This shift reflects a slowdown in rental demand driven by economic uncertainty and inflation affecting budgets. After a year of double-digit rent increases, growth has slowed to single digits for two consecutive months. The report highlights significant declines in asking rents across major metros, particularly Milwaukee, which saw a 17.6% decrease. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City had the highest rent increase at 31.7% year-over-year.

Homebuyers across the U.S. need to earn significantly more to afford a home, with the typical income requirement rising to $107,281, a 45.6% increase from last year. High mortgage rates, which have more than doubled in the past year, coupled with soaring home prices, contribute to this trend. Major cities like North Port, FL, require an income of $131,535 (up 73.9%), while San Francisco tops the list with $402,821, reflecting a 33.6% increase. Affordability challenges are delaying home sales nationwide.