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The typical U.S. homebuyer's monthly housing payment reached a record $2,538, as mortgage rates climbed to 6.39% after five weeks of decline, according to Redfin's latest report. Despite the median home-sale price dropping 2.6% year-over-year, pending home sales decreased 19%, marking the largest drop in nearly three months. Homebuyer Demand Index saw a rise of 3% week-over-week, although it's still 7% lower than last year. Notably, home prices fell in more than half of U.S. metros, with Austin, TX experiencing the steepest decline at -15.1% YoY. New listings declined 21%, as homeowners retain low mortgage rates and resist selling. The shift in demand varies geographically, with some markets seeing multiple offers despite high costs.
Redfin Corporation (NASDAQ: RDFN) is set to release its first-quarter 2023 earnings results on May 4, 2023, after market close. A live conference call will be held at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results, accessible via the Investor Relations website. Redfin is a technology-driven real estate company offering brokerage, rentals, lending, title insurance, and renovations services. The firm, operational since 2006, has saved its customers over
Redfin reports a significant decline in the U.S. housing market, with a 3.3% year-over-year drop in median home prices, now at
The median asking rent in the U.S. fell by 0.4% in March to
The decline in rents results from a surplus of rental units from a pandemic-related homebuilding boom, combined with economic uncertainties that have dampened demand. Major cities like
New listings of homes for sale in the U.S. dropped by 25% year-over-year as of April 9, marking an eight-month streak of significant declines. This has made it challenging for buyers while providing sellers with a competitive edge. The average mortgage rate currently stands at 6.27%, down from November's peak, but homeowners are hesitant to sell due to low existing mortgage rates. Major metropolitan areas, particularly in California, witnessed the steepest declines in listings. Although new listings are down, demand is slightly increasing with mortgage applications up by 8% from the previous week. The median home-sale price has decreased by 2.3% to $364,000, indicating the largest yearly drop in over a decade. Housing inventory remains scarce, exacerbating market challenges.
Redfin has expanded its operations into the Colorado Rockies, enabling homebuyers and sellers in counties like Summit, Eagle, and others to connect with local agents. This growth follows a strong presence in the Denver metro area, where Redfin agents have closed over
Redfin's report indicates a significant decline in mortgage-rate locks for second homes, dropping 52% from pre-pandemic levels in March. This marks the lowest demand since 2016, with February also showing a steep decline. During the pandemic, second-home purchases peaked at 89% above pre-pandemic marks, driven by low mortgage rates and an influx of affluent buyers seeking vacation properties.
Key factors behind the decline include high mortgage rates, increased loan fees, a cooling rental market, and economic pressures like inflation. The typical second home cost $465,000 in 2022, making it less accessible. With many potential buyers already having purchased during the pandemic boom, current conditions are challenging for new second-home buyers.
Redfin reports a significant decline in new home listings, dropping by 21.8% year-over-year as of April 2, contributing to a tight housing supply despite lower homebuying demand.
Despite rising mortgage rates, homes are still selling quickly, with 47% going under contract within two weeks. The average 30-year mortgage rate decreased to 6.28%, although this remains high compared to previous years.
Year-over-year home sales fell by 19%, driven by declining inventory and buyer reluctance at elevated rates. Home prices nationally decreased by 2.1% to about $362,000, with some metro areas like Austin experiencing declines over 14%.
Redfin reports a rise in homebuyer demand as home prices and mortgage rates decline for six and three consecutive weeks, respectively. The Homebuyer Demand Index reached its highest level since last May. However, pending sales nationwide dropped 19% year-over-year due to a lack of new listings, which fell 22%. The median home sale price decreased by 1.8% year-over-year to
The February report from Redfin indicates a significant decline in home search activity, with a 14% decrease in buyers looking to relocate within their metro areas compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, out-of-state relocations fell by 3.6%. This marks the largest annual drop in home search interest since 2018. Despite rising mortgage rates, 25.1% of buyers sought to move to new metros, the highest recorded level. Popular migration destinations include Miami, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, due to their relatively lower housing costs. Conversely, expensive urban centers like San Francisco and New York continue to see an outflow of homebuyers.