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Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending May 7, 2022

Demand for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) is rising, as buyers look to mitigate higher monthly payments caused by record-high sales prices and surging mortgage interest rates. Although less popular than fixed rate mortgages, ARMs offer introductory rates lower than rates from conventional mortgages and currently represent 11% of mortgage loans, up from 3% at the beginning of the year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 7:

  • New Listings decreased 5.7% to 1,808
  • Pending Sales decreased 11.6% to 1,406
  • Inventory decreased 5.2% to 5,811

FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:

  • Median Sales Price increased 10.0% to $370,000
  • Days on Market decreased 9.7% to 28
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.5% to 103.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 1.1

All comparisons are to 2021

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

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending April 30, 2022

70% of metropolitan areas saw the median existing-home sales price rise by double digits annually in the first quarter of 2022, up from 66% of metro areas in the previous quarter, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) latest quarterly report. In 27 U.S. markets, buyers needed at least $100,000 annual income to afford a 10% down payment, with first time buyers typically spending 28.4% of monthly income on mortgage payments, exceeding the 25% threshold NAR considers unaffordable.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 30:

  • New Listings decreased 4.8% to 1,731
  • Pending Sales decreased 9.3% to 1,424
  • Inventory decreased 6.9% to 5,576

FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.8% to $354,077
  • Days on Market decreased 10.3% to 35
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.8% to 102.7%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 1.0

All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending April 23, 2022

Home sales prices continue to reach new heights, and record gains in equity are motivating an increasing number of sellers to put their homes up for sale, according to Homelight’s 2022 Buyer and Seller Insights Report. With multiple offers common in many markets, many homeowners have high expectations when it comes to the sale of their home. More than 40% of sellers believe their home will sell for more than asking price, and about half of those surveyed expect to retain 30% or more of the sale price as a profit.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 23:

  • New Listings decreased 0.6% to 1,759
  • Pending Sales decreased 22.8% to 1,176
  • Inventory decreased 10.9% to 5,278

FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.8% to $354,000
  • Days on Market decreased 10.3% to 35
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.8% to 102.7%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale remained flat at 1.0

All comparisons are to 2021
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.