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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.

For Week Ending November 5, 2022

With the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hovering around 7%, interest in adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM) continues to grow, as buyers look to save money any way they can. Freddie Mac reports the rate for a 5/1 ARM was a full point lower than the popular 30-year loan the week ending 11/4/22, while the share of homebuyers applying for ARMs has increased significantly since the start of the year, representing about 12% of total applications, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 5:

• New Listings decreased 22.4% to 965
• Pending Sales decreased 37.4% to 751
• Inventory increased 7.8% to 8,858

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 6.3% to $362,100
• Days on Market increased 39.1% to 32
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.3% to 98.9%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 18.8% to 1.9

All comparisons are to 2021

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.

For Week Ending October 29, 2022

Seller profits are beginning to ease, as home sales dip and sales prices soften nationwide. According to ATTOM, profit margins on median-priced single-family home and condo sales fell 3% from the second to the third quarter of 2022 in nearly 70% of the 186 metropolitan areas tracked, representing the largest quarterly decline since 2011. Despite the drop, investment returns remain historically high, with profits up compared to the same period last year.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 29:

• New Listings decreased 21.7% to 1,055
• Pending Sales decreased 41.2% to 794
• Inventory increased 5.4% to 9,015

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 6.3% to $362,050
• Days on Market increased 39.1% to 32
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 2.3% to 98.9%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 18.8% to 1.9

All comparisons are to 2021

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.