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Mortgage Rates Hit Five Percent

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April 14, 2022
This week, mortgage rates averaged five percent for the first time in over a decade. As Americans contend with historically high inflation, the combination of rising mortgage rates, elevated home prices and tight inventory are making the pursuit of homeownership the most expensive in a generation.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending April 2, 2022

The median national home price recently hit a new all-time high of $405,000 in March, a 13.5% increase annually, according to Realtor.com’s latest Monthly Housing Trends Report. As home prices continue to rise, the share of homes experiencing price reductions has also grown, with 25 of the 50 largest metro areas reporting an increase in price reductions last month, up from 18 in February, which may be an early sign the housing market is moderating somewhat.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 2:

  • New Listings increased 0.2% to 1,500
  • Pending Sales decreased 11.4% to 1,238
  • Inventory decreased 11.8% to 4,986

FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY:

  • Median Sales Price increased 8.3% to $340,000
  • Days on Market decreased 4.3% to 44
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.7% to 100.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 10.0% to 0.9

All comparisons are to 2021

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

Mortgage Rates Continue Climbing

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April 7, 2022
Mortgage rates have increased 1.5 percentage points over the last three months alone, the fastest three-month rise since May of 1994. The increase in mortgage rates has softened purchase activity such that the monthly payment for those looking to buy a home has risen by at least 20 percent from a year ago.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.