U.S. pending home sales increased 7.4% month-over-month and 2.6% year-over-year, as falling mortgage rates in August and September helped under contract sales rise to their highest level since March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Pending sales were up in all four regions of the country, with the West posting the highest monthly gain at 9.8%.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 9:

• New Listings increased 1.2% to 1,004
• Pending Sales increased 15.0% to 721
• Inventory increased 7.1% to 9,802

FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 4.1% to $380,000
• Days on Market increased 21.6% to 45
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.7% to 97.8%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 8.0% to 2.7

All comparisons are to 2023

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U.S. housing starts edged down 0.5% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.35 million units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Single-family housing starts rose 2.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.03 million units, a five-month high, while multi-family housing starts declined 4.5% to 317,000 units. Year to date, single-family construction is up 10.1%.

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

• New Listings decreased 3.1% to 1,035
• Pending Sales increased 7.8% to 839
• Inventory increased 9.7% to 10,144

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.4% to $379,950
• Days on Market increased 14.7% to 39
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.8% to 98.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 12.0% to 2.8

All comparisons are to 2023

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Millennials—people ages 28 to 43—make up the largest share of homebuyers nationwide, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2024 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Millennials comprised 38% of buyers in transactions that occurred between July 2022 and June 2023, up from 28% the previous 12-month period. Meanwhile, baby boomers, who held the top spot among homebuyers last year at 39%, came in second place, accounting for 31% of all purchase transactions.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 26:

• New Listings increased 10.2% to 1,112
• Pending Sales increased 20.0% to 840
• Inventory increased 9.9% to 10,239

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.4% to $380,000
• Days on Market increased 14.7% to 39
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.8% to 98.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 12.0% to 2.8

All comparisons are to 2023

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The number of homes for sale continues to grow nationwide, with Realtor.com reporting there were 34% more homes actively for sale in September compared to the same time last year. This marks the 11th consecutive month of annual growth, with supply now at the highest level since April 2020. Despite the upward trend, however, inventory is 23.2% lower compared to typical 2017 – 2019 levels.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 19:

• New Listings increased 2.4% to 1,215
• Pending Sales increased 11.5% to 862
• Inventory increased 10.6% to 10,257

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.4% to $380,000
• Days on Market increased 14.7% to 39
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.8% to 98.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 12.0% to 2.8

All comparisons are to 2023

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According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the median mortgage application payment was $2,057 in August, down from $2,140 in July, marking the fourth consecutive month affordability conditions improved. Mortgage rates are down significantly from their peak of 7.79% last October, which should help bring additional buyers to the market in the months ahead.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 12:

• New Listings increased 12.5% to 1,368
• Pending Sales increased 7.3% to 865
• Inventory increased 10.8% to 10,244

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.4% to $379,950
• Days on Market increased 14.7% to 39
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.8% to 98.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 12.0% to 2.8

All comparisons are to 2023

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According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, buyers moved a median distance of 20 miles to their new home last year, down from 50 miles the year before, and closer to the previous norm of 15 miles. Among those buyers surveyed, 60% said the quality of the neighborhood was the most important factor in deciding where to move, while proximity to friends and family and housing affordability came in at 45% and 39%, respectively.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 5:

• New Listings increased 14.9% to 1,447
• Pending Sales increased 19.5% to 1,007
• Inventory increased 12.0% to 10,267

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.2% to $388,500
• Days on Market increased 21.2% to 40
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 98.7%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 17.4% to 2.7

All comparisons are to 2023

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The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.08% the week ending September 26, 2024, the lowest level in two years, according to Freddie Mac. Rates have fallen one and a half percentage points over the past 12 months, and buying power has increased significantly as a result, with Realtor.com reporting the typical homebuyer could afford a home priced $74,000 higher than the October 2023 median sales price for the same monthly payment.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 28:

• New Listings increased 11.5% to 1,337
• Pending Sales increased 4.4% to 935
• Inventory increased 12.3% to 10,293

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.2% to $388,500
• Days on Market increased 21.2% to 40
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 98.7%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 17.4% to 2.7

All comparisons are to 2023

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Nationally, inventory was up 35.8% year-over-year in August, according to Realtor.com’s latest Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, with active listings now at the highest level since May 2020. As the number of homes for sale continues to grow in many areas, some agents are reporting that list prices are softening, homes are spending more time on market, and price reductions are becoming more common compared to the same period last year.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 21:

• New Listings increased 11.9% to 1,435
• Pending Sales decreased 1.5% to 879
• Inventory increased 11.4% to 10,180

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.1% to $388,000
• Days on Market increased 21.2% to 40
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 98.7%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 17.4% to 2.7

All comparisons are to 2023

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Mortgage activity surged the week ending September 13, 2024, as falling interest rates boost borrower demand nationwide. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports mortgage loan application volume increased 14.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous week, with purchase applications up 5%, while refinance applications jumped 24% from one week earlier.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 14:

• New Listings decreased 0.6% to 1,433
• Pending Sales decreased 5.1% to 856
• Inventory increased 11.4% to 10,002

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.2% to $388,500
• Days on Market increased 21.2% to 40
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 98.7%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 17.4% to 2.7

All comparisons are to 2023

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The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index hit a new all time high in June, rising 5.4% year-over-year, a slight decline from a 5.9% annual gain the previous month. The 20-City Composite was up 6.5% from the same time last year, with New York reporting the largest annual increase at 9%, followed by San Diego and Las Vegas, at 8.7% and 8.5%, respectively.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 7:

• New Listings decreased 0.4% to 1,422
• Pending Sales increased 10.1% to 765
• Inventory increased 12.6% to 9,748

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.4% to $389,000
• Days on Market increased 21.2% to 40
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 98.7%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 17.4% to 2.7

All comparisons are to 2023

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