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Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending December 17, 2022
Mortgage rates continued their downward trend of recent weeks, as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.31% the week ending 12/15, according to Freddie Mac. Mortgage rates have fallen for the past 5 weeks, declining by more than three-quarters of a percent in that time, and are at their lowest level since September. The drop in rates has resulted in an uptick in mortgage refinance demand, which increased 6% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 17:
- New Listings decreased 11.1% to 531
- Pending Sales decreased 23.2% to 633
- Inventory increased 17.1% to 7,258
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:
- Median Sales Price increased 4.1% to $354,000
- Days on Market increased 33.3% to 40
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.6% to 97.2%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 50.0% to 1.8
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending December 10, 2022
Conforming loan limits on mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will increase in most of the United States to $726,200 in 2023, up from $647,200 in 2022, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Meanwhile, the conforming loan limit in high-cost areas will increase to $1,089,300, exceeding the $1 million dollar mark for the first time. The increases in loan limits will allow a larger group of borrowers to qualify for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 10:
- New Listings decreased 4.1% to 686
- Pending Sales decreased 27.1% to 604
- Inventory increased 15.5% to 7,549
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:
- Median Sales Price increased 4.1% to $354,000
- Days on Market increased 33.3% to 40
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.6% to 97.2%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 41.7% to 1.7
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
Sales down and inventory up amid slowing price growth
- Buyer activity down 40.5 percent with 2,841 pending sales
- Median sales price of Twin Cities homes rose 4.1 percent to $354,000
- Sellers continued to hesitate, with 17.0 percent fewer new listings in November
(December 15, 2022) – According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, the metro saw its largest drop in year over year home sales this November, largely due to increased mortgage interest rates combined with unprecedented buyer activity in the fourth quarter of 2021.
SALES & LISTINGS
Real estate activity has cooled across the United States after a series of significant rate hikes by the Federal Reserve designed to slow borrowing in an effort to combat rising inflation. For residential real estate, that’s meant higher mortgage rates and monthly payments, which can push homeownership further out of reach for some buyers. Last month, buyers signed 2,841 purchase agreements, a staggering 40.5 percent fewer than last year and the lowest November figure in over a decade. Only 3,430 transactions closed, down 38.8 percent, which meant sellers had to be more flexible.
“Sellers are hesitant to put their home on the market because their payments would be very different,” according to Denise Mazone, President of Minneapolis Area REALTORS®. “In most cases, sellers are also then buyers, and many have chosen to stay put for now until things settle down, instead of trading up to a higher payment on a more expensive home.”
There were 3,453 homes listed in November, 17.0 percent fewer listings than November 2021. Sellers should understand that—unlike last year—they may not receive dozens of offers above asking price within hours or days of listing. Last month, half of all sellers sold homes for no more than 98.4 percent of their original listing price compared to 99.8 percent last year. Additionally, they accepted those offers after an average of 40 days on market. It’s not just the higher costs on the next home that’s concerning today’s sellers; they will need to be more patient, be willing to accept a bit less than asking price, and be prepared to sweeten the deal and/or possibly help cover some closings costs—very different dynamics than a year ago.
INVENTORY & HOME PRICES
The median home price in the Twin Cities increased by 4.1 percent to $354,000. Compared to a couple months with 10.0 percent year-over-year price growth in 2022, this moderate increase is more aligned with the historic average in the Twin Cities. While price growth is slowing, the overall direction of home prices has been positive throughout the year.
“One factor that’s kept home prices rising modestly is that seller activity has come down in tandem with sales,” said Mark Mason, President of the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. “Moderating price growth should be seen as a sign of a more sustainable market in line with longer-term trends.”
The softening in buyer activity meant 12.6 percent more homes remained on the market at month-end, closing out November with 7,629 units in inventory. Yet more supply is still needed. The metro only has 1.7 month’s supply of inventory. Typically 4-6 months of supply are needed to reach a balanced market.
LOCATION & PROPERTY TYPE
Market activity varies by area, price point and property type. New home sales fell 18.7 percent while existing home sales were down 40.2 percent. Single family sales fell 39.2 percent, condo sales declined 30.9 percent and townhome sales were down 35.3 percent. Sales in Minneapolis decreased 34.4 percent while Saint Paul sales fell 37.9 percent. Cities like Hutchinson, Medina, and Little Canada saw the largest sales gains while Savage, Monticello and Roseville all had notably lower demand than last year.
NOVEMBER 2022 HOUSING TAKEAWAYS (COMPARED TO A YEAR AGO)
- Sellers listed 3,453 properties on the market, a 17.0 percent decrease from last November
- Buyers signed 2,841 purchase agreements, down 40.5 percent (3,430 closed sales, down 38.8 percent)
- Inventory levels grew 12.6 percent to 7,629 units
- Month’s Supply of Inventory rose 41.7 percent to 1.7 months (4-6 months is balanced)
- The Median Sales Price rose 4.1 percent to $354,000
- Days on Market rose 33.3 percent to 40 days, on average (median of 24 days, up 50.0 percent)
- Changes in Sales activity varied by market segment
- Single family sales decreased 39.2 percent; Condo sales were down 30.9 percent & townhouse sales fell 35.3 percent
- Traditional sales declined 38.5 percent; foreclosure sales rose 40.0 percent; short sales rose 150.0 percent (2 to 5 units)
- Previously owned sales decreased 40.2 percent; new construction sales declined 18.7 percent
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending December 3, 2022
Rising interest rates and higher sales prices have caused affordability to decline significantly this year, and U.S. homebuilders have taken note. New homes have been getting smaller throughout 2022, with the U.S. Census reporting the median square footage of homes under construction was 2,276 in the third quarter of 2022, down 2.5% from the fourth quarter of 2021, when the median square footage was 2,335. The trend toward smaller homes is expected to continue in the months ahead, as homebuyer budgets remain constrained.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 3:
- New Listings decreased 18.8% to 717
- Pending Sales decreased 34.3% to 637
- Inventory increased 14.4% to 7,879
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:
- Median Sales Price increased 4.6% to $355,500
- Days on Market increased 33.3% to 36
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.0% to 98.3%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 33.3% to 2.0
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending December 3, 2022
Rising interest rates and higher sales prices have caused affordability to decline significantly this year, and U.S. homebuilders have taken note. New homes have been getting smaller throughout 2022, with the U.S. Census reporting the median square footage of homes under construction was 2,276 in the third quarter of 2022, down 2.5% from the fourth quarter of 2021, when the median square footage was 2,335. The trend toward smaller homes is expected to continue in the months ahead, as homebuyer budgets remain constrained.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 3:
- New Listings decreased 18.8% to 717
- Pending Sales decreased 34.3% to 637
- Inventory increased 14.4% to 7,879
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:
- Median Sales Price increased 4.6% to $355,500
- Days on Market increased 33.3% to 36
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.0% to 98.3%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 33.3% to 2.0
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending December 3, 2022
Rising interest rates and higher sales prices have caused affordability to decline significantly this year, and U.S. homebuilders have taken note. New homes have been getting smaller throughout 2022, with the U.S. Census reporting the median square footage of homes under construction was 2,276 in the third quarter of 2022, down 2.5% from the fourth quarter of 2021, when the median square footage was 2,335. The trend toward smaller homes is expected to continue in the months ahead, as homebuyer budgets remain constrained.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 3:
- New Listings decreased 18.8% to 717
- Pending Sales decreased 34.3% to 637
- Inventory increased 14.4% to 7,879
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:
- Median Sales Price increased 4.6% to $355,500
- Days on Market increased 33.3% to 36
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.0% to 98.3%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 33.3% to 2.0
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending November 26, 2022
The share of first-time homebuyers has fallen to an all-time low, with first-time buyers making up 26% of all buyers for the fiscal year ending June 2022, while the age of the typical first-time buyer increased to 36 years old, an all-time high, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, which has been published since 1981. Higher borrowing costs and a lack of affordable housing have forced many buyers out of the market this year, and inflation and rising rents have made it more difficult to save up for a down payment.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 26:
- New Listings decreased 10.4% to 456
- Pending Sales decreased 39.8% to 515
- Inventory increased 12.3% to 8,205
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:
- Median Sales Price increased 4.6% to $355,500
- Days on Market increased 33.3% to 36
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.0% to 98.3%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 33.3% to 2.0
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending November 19, 2022
Housing supply continues to grow nationwide, as higher borrowing costs cause home sales to slow. According to Realtor.com’s Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, the national inventory of active listings increased 33.5% year-over-year in October, the highest inventory level since 2020. As a result, local buyers may find they have more options to choose from, and with homes spending more days on market compared to the same period last year, a bit more time to shop around as well.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 19:
- New Listings decreased 1.8% to 975
- Pending Sales decreased 42.6% to 671
- Inventory increased 11.6% to 8,536
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:
- Median Sales Price increased 4.6% to $355,500
- Days on Market increased 33.3% to 36
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.0% to 98.3%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 26.7% to 1.9
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending November 12, 2022
Homeownership was up slightly in the third quarter of 2022, with the percentage of owner-occupied households rising 0.6 points from the same period last year to 66% nationally, according to Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). The homeownership rate has continued to increase despite higher sales prices and a significant increase in mortgage rates this year, illustrating that buyer demand persists, especially in markets where the median listing prices were below the national median.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 12:
- New Listings decreased 23.2% to 866
- Pending Sales decreased 42.8% to 691
- Inventory increased 8.6% to 8,732
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:
- Median Sales Price increased 4.6% to $355,500
- Days on Market increased 33.3% to 36
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.1% to 98.2%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 26.7% to 1.9
All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
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