
June 8, 2023
Mortgage rates decreased after a three-week climb. While elevated rates and other affordability challenges remain, inventory continues to be the biggest obstacle for prospective homebuyers.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
by Jim Emond
June 8, 2023
Mortgage rates decreased after a three-week climb. While elevated rates and other affordability challenges remain, inventory continues to be the biggest obstacle for prospective homebuyers.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
by Jim Emond
by Jim Emond
by Jim Emond
Sales prices of existing homes rose in nearly 70% of metropolitan areas in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Despite the increase, however, affordability improved slightly from the fourth quarter of 2022, when 90% of metropolitan areas saw annual sales price increases. On average, families spent 24.5% of their monthly income on mortgage payments in the first quarter this year, compared to 26.2% in the fourth quarter last year.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 27:
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL:
All comparisons are to 2022
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.
by Jim Emond
June 1, 2023
Mortgage rates jumped this week, as a buoyant economy has prompted the market to price-in the likelihood of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Although there has been a steady flow of purchase demand around rates in the low to mid six percent range, that demand is likely to weaken as rates approach seven percent.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
by Jim Emond