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According to a new report from Redfin, the average single-family home sold in the U.S. in 2020 was priced 17.3% higher than the typical condo, marking the largest premium recorded since 2013. This increase reflects a shift towards purchasing spacious homes amid the pandemic, with single-family home prices rising 15.5% year-over-year in October, compared to a 9.9% increase for condos. Despite this, condo sales rose 22.7% in October, showcasing a recovery from earlier declines. Areas like Fort Lauderdale and Bakersfield report the highest price premiums for single-family homes.

In October 2020, 28.5% of Redfin.com users sought to relocate to different metro areas, reflecting an increase from 24.9% in 2019. Despite a slight decline from 29.2% in Q3, Sacramento, Las Vegas, and Phoenix emerged as top destinations, showing significant net inflows. Sacramento saw over 6,400 users searching for homes, a 75% increase from last year. In Las Vegas and Phoenix, net inflows increased by 70.5% and 51.5%, respectively. Major outflows were observed from New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, indicating a trend towards affordable housing options.

In a recent report, Redfin (RDFN) noted a 235% year-over-year surge in pageviews for homes in rural areas as of October, although this marks a slowdown from a peak of 273% in August. Small towns experienced a 218% increase, while urban areas saw a 200% rise in pageviews. Home prices have risen significantly, with rural areas up 18.3%, suburban areas up 14.3%, and urban areas up 15.6%. Despite the pandemic's initial impact on the housing market, renewed interest in urban living is observable, supported by low mortgage rates and a rise in pending sales across all neighborhood types.

Redfin's recent report reveals significant demographic shifts in American suburbs over the past decade. The percentage of people of color living in suburbs increased from 26.2% in 2010 to 28% in 2018, while urban populations remained stable. Notably, suburbs in Las Vegas saw a jump from 30.5% to 40.2%. In terms of political trends, Democratic candidates increased their suburban win margin from 7.2 points in 2016 to 13.2 points in 2020. Home prices per square foot in suburbs rose by 5.3% year-over-year. This shift towards diversity and Democratic support impacts the real estate landscape significantly.

The latest report from Redfin highlights significant growth in the housing market, with a 15% increase in median home sale prices year-over-year, reaching a record $322,148. Key metrics include a 29% rise in pending home sales and a 4% increase in mortgage applications from the previous week. Active listings hit an all-time low, dropping 29% from 2019, while the average sale-to-list price ratio rose to 99.5%. The Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index saw a 35% increase from pre-pandemic levels.

The national median home price rose 14.2% year-over-year to $335,900 in October, marking the second-largest annual increase recorded. Home sales surged 24% compared to last year, the largest gain on record, with new listings up only 12%. Active listings fell 22%, indicating a significant supply-demand imbalance. Major price increases were observed in Bridgeport, CT (+39%) and Memphis, TN (+30%). Analysts suggest a potential cooling in demand due to the pandemic, although competition remains high, with 35% of homes selling above list price.

Demand for second homes in the U.S. surged by 100% year-over-year in October 2020, according to a Redfin report. This continued trend marks the fourth consecutive month of triple-digit increases, compared to a 50% rise in primary home demand. Factors supporting this growth include record-low mortgage rates and a shift to remote work. However, this demand contrasts sharply with the financial struggles faced by many Americans due to the pandemic, highlighting a growing divide in the housing market.

In October, 56.8% of Redfin offers on homes faced competition, slightly down from 57.4% in September. This marks the sixth consecutive month of bidding rates exceeding 50%. Despite a recent peak of 59.3% in August, market competition remains robust, fueled by low mortgage rates and housing shortages. Home prices increased by 15% year-over-year in early November. Salt Lake City was the most competitive market at 75%, while Las Vegas recorded the least at 38.2%. Condos are seeing less competition, with only 41.4% of offers encountering bids.