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Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending January 15, 2022

As the U.S. economy recovers from the pandemic, the number of homeowners in forbearance continues to decline, with the total number of loans in forbearance falling to 1.41% as of last measure, making it the first time in 18 months the rate has dropped below 1.5%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 15:

  • New Listings decreased 18.5% to 790
  • Pending Sales decreased 15.0% to 722
  • Inventory decreased 23.2% to 4,463

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.8% to $331,000
  • Days on Market decreased 15.4% to 33
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 99.5%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 27.3% to 0.8

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 January 8, 2022

Mortgage rates rose to their highest level since May 2020, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaging 3.22% during the first week of 2022, more than half a percent higher than January 2021. The increase in interest rates has had little effect on buyer demand, which remains high into the new year, as purchase loan applications were up 1.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis the same week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 8:

  • New Listings decreased 16.2% to 814
  • Pending Sales decreased 19.1% to 541
  • Inventory decreased 22.5% to 4,493

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.9% to $331,200
  • Days on Market decreased 15.4% to 33
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 99.5%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 27.3% to 0.8

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 January 1, 2022

After a brief moderation last spring and summer, lumber prices are on the rise again. According to the National Association of Home Builders, lumber prices have nearly tripled the past 4 months, adding more than $18,600 to the price of the average new single-family home. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lumber market, with the most recent surge in prices due to supply chain disruptions, sharp increases of tariffs on Canadian lumber imports, and record wildfires in the western U.S. and British Columbia.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 1:

  • New Listings decreased 26.5% to 403
  • Pending Sales decreased 17.7% to 567
  • Inventory decreased 21.8% to 4,890

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 9.6% to $339,900
  • Days on Market decreased 11.8% to 30
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 14.3% to 1.2

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 December 25, 2021

Home prices soared to new heights in 2021 and homebuyers are having to borrow more to afford their home purchase as a result, with the average home loan reaching $414,115 as of last measure, according to The Mortgage Bankers Association. As prices and loan amounts increase, borrowers have to come up with additional funds for down payments, forcing some to dip into their savings, take on second jobs, or borrow money from friends or family to remain competitive and afford the increasing costs of homeownership in the current market.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 25:

  • New Listings decreased 25.1% to 284
  • Pending Sales decreased 11.1% to 561
  • Inventory decreased 22.0% to 5,156

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 9.5% to $339,543
  • Days on Market decreased 11.8% to 30
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 21.4% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

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

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending December 18, 2021

Single-family rents increased 10.9% year-over-year as of last measure, the fastest year-over-year increase in more than 16 years, and more than 3 times the rate of increase a year earlier, according to the CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI). Vacancy rates are at a 25-year low, as demand for rental units has surged this year due to skyrocketing sales prices and low inventory in the residential housing sector, leading some aspiring buyers to rent while waiting for the market to moderate.

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

  • New Listings decreased 23.5% to 565
  • Pending Sales decreased 18.5% to 787
  • Inventory decreased 20.8% to 5,543

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 9.6% to $339,625
  • Days on Market decreased 11.8% to 30
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 21.4% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

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

Despite a less frenzied marketplace, YTD figures show enduring strength

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(December 16, 2021) – According to new data from Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, the median sales price in the Twin Cities rose 9.4 percent from last November to $339,000. While that’s down from the dizzying gains seen over most of 2021—anywhere from 10.0 to 17.0 percent—the YTD median price is up 11.5 percent to $340,000.New listings ticked 1.2 percent higher from November 2020, the first gain in seller activity since July. If continued—and especially if combined with flattening buyer activity—that could lead to more inventory in 2022. Pending sales also inched higher, up 0.8 percent from last November. Closed sales slid slightly, down 3.0 percent from the heights of 2020 but up considerably from 2019. Notably, despite a decline in closings, a rise in a leading indicator like pending sales indicates strong demand in the pipeline. On a YTD basis, seller activity is down slightly while buyer activity is up modestly.

The Twin Cities just inked its 10th straight year in a metro-wide seller’s market. Relentless demand, tepid listing activity and tight inventory have driven absorption rates down to 1.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is considered balanced. Stable demand and rising seller activity is needed for a more balanced marketplace.“We’re seeing more gradual change and less competition compared to last November versus earlier months and we also have over 90.0 percent of 2021 in the books,” said Todd Walker, President of Minneapolis Area REALTORS®. “It looks like sales will hit a new record even as seller activity is weak and inventory is tight.” Up over 11.0 percent so far this year, home prices will also likely hit new highs. That record still hinges on December, when homes tend to take longer to sell and for a lower price. But winter months account for a smaller share of activity and thus have less impact on annual figures. The average market time in November was 30 days, but the median was 16 days. That median is up from 15 days last year. Sellers accepted, on average, 99.8 percent of their list price, down from last year, but still a strong number.

Inventory levels tumbled 18.6 percent compared to a 40.4 percent decline back in May. “While the housing shortage is still very real, there are signs that the ultra-competitive landscape is easing a bit,” according to Tracy Baglio, President of the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. “But not before we managed to post a new record for closings through November. I expect this to continue as rates remain attractive.”

Market activity varies by area, price point and property type. Home sales doubled in the Cleveland, Windom, Corcoran and Hawthorne neighborhoods, but fell over 50.0 percent in Cooper, Hale and Jordan. Sales in Falcon Heights, Delano, North Branch and Mendota Heights rose over 80.0 percent but fell over 50.0 percent in Wayzata, Medina and Wyoming. Home sales over $1M rose 43.6 percent over the last 12 months. Sales between $150,000 and 190,000 dropped 31.0 percent. Sales in Minneapolis reached their second highest level since 2005. Though a small share overall, condo sales increased more than single family and townhome units.

November 2021 by the numbers compared to a year ago

  • Sellers listed 4,123 properties on the market, a 1.2 percent increase from last November
  • Buyers signed 4,740 purchase agreements, up 0.8 percent (5,536 closed sales, down 3.0 percent)
  • Inventory levels fell 18.6 percent to 6,110 units
  • Month’s Supply of Inventory was down 21.4 percent to 1.1 months (4-6 months is balanced)
  • The Median Sales Price rose 9.4 percent to $339,000
  • Days on Market fell 11.8 percent to 30 days, on average (median of 16 days, up 6.7 percent from November 2020)
  • Changes in Sales activity varied by market segment
    • Condo sales rose 14.7 percent, single family sales fell 0.9 percent & townhouse sales rose 4.6 percent
    • Traditional sales were up 1.5 percent; foreclosure sales were down 52.9 percent; short sales fell 22.2 percent
    • Previously owned sales increased 4.1 percent; new construction sales decreased by 19.2 percent

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Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending December 11, 2021

With developable lots in short supply across the country, home builders are finding other ways to meet booming buyer demand. According to the most recent Annual Builder Practices Survey, one in four new single-family detached homes built in 2020 were located in established neighborhoods, with 19% of those homes built on infill lots, while 6% were teardowns. Demand for single-family homes continues to outpace supply, and infill development is expected to increase in market share in 2022 as builders ramp up production.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 11:

  • New Listings decreased 21.4% to 701
  • Pending Sales decreased 4.5% to 820
  • Inventory decreased 17.3% to 5,965

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 9.5% to $339,300
  • Days on Market decreased 11.8% to 30
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.8%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 21.4% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

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

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending December 4, 2021

The latest REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey found that, nationally, sellers of homes that closed in October saw 3.7 offers on average, which was up from 3.4 offers on average a year ago. The survey also found the typical buyer had made two unsuccessful offers before securing their new home, and that first-time buyers accounted for 29% of existing-home buyers, down from 32% a year ago. Cash purchases rose to 24% of sales from 19% one year ago, and non-primary residence buyers (investors and second home buyers) rose to 17% from 14% in 2020.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 4:

  • New Listings decreased 1.0% to 860
  • Pending Sales decreased 12.5% to 907
  • Inventory decreased 16.1% to 6,297

FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:

  • Median Sales Price increased 7.9% to $340,000
  • Days on Market decreased 22.9% to 27
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 100.3%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 17.6% to 1.4

All comparisons are to 2020

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