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Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending January 18, 2025

U.S. home prices increased 4.3% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index Quarterly Report. Home prices were up in 49 states on an annual basis, with prices rising most in Hawaii (10.4%), Delaware (8.5%), and Rhode Island (8.4%). The U.S. housing market has seen positive annual appreciation each quarter since 2012.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 18:

  • New Listings increased 10.0% to 928
  • Pending Sales decreased 4.4% to 587
  • Inventory decreased 2.5% to 6,880

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 4.6% to $370,000
  • Days on Market increased 9.8% to 56
  • Percent of Original List Price Received increased 0.3% to 97.0%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 5.3% to 1.8

All comparisons are to 2024

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

Mortgage Rates Drop Below Seven Percent

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January 23, 2024
After crossing the 7%-mark last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw its first decline in six weeks. While affordability challenges remain, this is welcome news for potential homebuyers, as reflected in a corresponding uptick in purchase applications.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.