49.2% of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered equity rich—having at least 50% equity in one’s home–in the second quarter of 2024, according to ATTOM’s Q2 2024 U.S. Home Equity and Underwater Report. This is an increase from the previous quarter, when 45.8% of mortgaged homes were considered equity-rich, with the largest quarterly increases found in lower-priced markets in the South and Midwest regions.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 31:

• New Listings decreased 10.7% to 1,096
• Pending Sales decreased 8.5% to 870
• Inventory increased 12.7% to 9,842

FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.7% to $385,000
• Days on Market increased 24.7% to 36
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 99.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 18.2% to 2.6

All comparisons are to 2023

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U.S. housing starts fell 6.8% month-over-month and 16.0% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,238,000 units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Building permits also declined as of last measure, sliding 4% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,396,000 units. Analysts say Hurricane Beryl, along with elevated interest rates in July, likely impacted construction activity.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 24:

• New Listings decreased 3.9% to 1,268
• Pending Sales decreased 9.2% to 845
• Inventory increased 13.6% to 9,793

FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.7% to $385,000
• Days on Market increased 24.1% to 36
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 99.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 18.2% to 2.6

All comparisons are to 2023

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The number of homes for sale continues to improve nationwide, marking the ninth straight month of growth. According to Realtor.com’s July 2024 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, there were 36.6% more homes on the market in July compared to the same period last year. Prospective buyers, especially first-time homebuyers, will be pleased to know the growth in homes priced between $200,000 – $350,000 jumped 47.3% year-over-year, outpacing all other price categories.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 17:

• New Listings increased 3.1% to 1,320
• Pending Sales decreased 5.4% to 925
• Inventory increased 14.4% to 9,783

FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.7% to $385,000
• Days on Market increased 24.7% to 36
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 99.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 18.2% to 2.6

All comparisons are to 2023

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Homebuyer preferences for smaller homes continue to influence builder behavior. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the typical new single-family home under construction had a median floor area of 2,139 square feet in the first quarter of 2024. That’s down from the same period last year, when the typical new home had a median floor area of 2,256 square feet, and the lowest reading since 2009, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 10:

• New Listings increased 4.3% to 1,485
• Pending Sales decreased 17.3% to 906
• Inventory increased 12.9% to 9,589

FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:

• Median Sales Price increased 2.7% to $385,000
• Days on Market increased 24.7% to 36
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.3% to 99.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 18.2% to 2.6

All comparisons are to 2023

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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.73% the week ending August 1, 2024, the lowest level since early February, according to Freddie Mac. As a result, mortgage applications increased 6.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous week, boosted by a surge in refinance applications, which jumped 16%, while purchase applications rose 1%, per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 3:

• New Listings decreased 0.2% to 1,440
• Pending Sales decreased 0.4% to 1,052
• Inventory increased 12.8% to 9,511

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

• Median Sales Price increased 1.8% to $390,000
• Days on Market increased 12.9% to 35
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.2% to 100.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 19.0% to 2.5

All comparisons are to 2023

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According to ATTOM’s Q2 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report, median priced single-family homes and condos were less affordable compared to historical averages in 99% of counties nationwide in the second quarter of the year. With sales prices on the rise, major homeownership expenses now require 35.1% of the average national wage, up from 31.9% in the first quarter, and the highest level since 2007.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 27:

• New Listings increased 7.0% to 1,475
• Pending Sales decreased 11.6% to 959
• Inventory increased 11.7% to 9,383

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

• Median Sales Price increased 1.8% to $390,000
• Days on Market increased 12.9% to 35
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.2% to 100.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 19.0% to 2.5

All comparisons are to 2023

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U.S. homeowners with a mortgage saw their equity increase 9.6% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, an average gain of $28,000 and the highest number since 2022, according to CoreLogic’s Homeowner Equity Insights report. At the state level, California saw the greatest equity gain at an average of $64,000 annually, followed by Massachusetts and New Jersey, at $61,000 and $59,000, respectively.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 13:

• New Listings increased 4.8% to 1,640
• Pending Sales decreased 15.4% to 909
• Inventory increased 10.3% to 8,905

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

• Median Sales Price increased 1.8% to $390,000
• Days on Market increased 9.7% to 34
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.2% to 100.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 14.3% to 2.4

All comparisons are to 2023

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U.S. housing starts fell 5.5% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,277,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Privately-owned housing completions also declined, dropping 8.4% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,514,000, as higher interest rates and ongoing labor and supply challenges continue to impact new home construction.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 6:

• New Listings decreased 23.2% to 894
• Pending Sales decreased 1.4% to 823
• Inventory increased 12.4% to 8,954

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

• Median Sales Price increased 1.8% to $390,000
• Days on Market increased 9.7% to 34
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.2% to 100.1%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 14.3% to 2.4

All comparisons are to 2023

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Nationally, the median down payment was $26,400, or 13.6% of the purchase price, in the first quarter of 2024, according to a recent study from Realtor.com, a slight decrease from the previous quarter, when the median down payment was $30,400 (14.7%). Down payments are up significantly from pre-pandemic levels: in the first quarter of 2020, the typical down payment was approximately $14,000, or 10.7% of the purchase price.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 29:

• New Listings increased 8.2% to 1,358
• Pending Sales decreased 12.0% to 1,061
• Inventory increased 12.2% to 9,116

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

• Median Sales Price increased 4.1% to $385,000
• Days on Market increased 7.9% to 41
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.1% to 100.0%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 26.3% to 2.4

All comparisons are to 2023

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The number of homes for sale continues to increase nationwide, with Realtor.com reporting there were 35.2% more homes for sale on a typical day in May compared to the same time last year, marking the seventh consecutive month of annual inventory growth. In fact, from January through May, inventory was at its highest level since 2020, although it is still down considerably from normal 2017 – 2019 levels.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 22:

• New Listings decreased 1.0% to 1,523
• Pending Sales decreased 3.7% to 1,077
• Inventory increased 12.1% to 9,063

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

• Median Sales Price increased 4.1% to $385,000
• Days on Market increased 7.1% to 41
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.1% to 100.0%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 21.1% to 2.3

All comparisons are to 2023

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