Lakeville Real Estate
March 23, 2023
Mortgage rates continued to slide down as financial market concerns came to the fore over the last two weeks. However, on the homebuyer front, the news is more positive with improved purchase demand and stabilizing home prices. If mortgage rates continue to slide over the next few weeks, look for a continued rebound during the first weeks of the spring homebuying season.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
Mortgage interest rates have dipped slightly from their peak last fall, leading pending sales to increase 8.1% month-to-month as of last measure, but affordability constraints continue to limit homebuyer activity overall, with existing-home sales declining for the twelfth consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
For Week Ending March 11, 2023
The slower pace of home sales has helped housing supply increase at a record pace nationwide, with inventory climbing 67.8% year-over-year in February, according to Realtor.com’s latest Monthly Housing Market Trends report. Inventory was up in 49 out of 50 of the largest US metros, driven largely by increased time on market and a decrease in buyer demand due to elevated borrowing costs. February marks the 6th consecutive month the supply of homes increased, although inventory remains down compared to pre-pandemic levels.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 11:
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY:
All comparisons are to 2022
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.