For Week Ending June 26, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor reported unemployment claims fell to 364,000 for the week ending June 26, down 51,000 from the previous week’s revised total and the lowest level for initial jobless claims since the pandemic began. Nationwide, the existing-home median sales price set a new record high of $350,300, a 23.6% year-over-year increase, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Some economists are predicting an increased supply of homes for sale in coming months, which may help to moderate home price increases later in the year.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending June 26:

• New Listings increased 5.4% to 1,827
• Pending Sales decreased 3.9% to 1,598
• Inventory decreased 34.2% to 6,898

For the month of April:

• Median Sales Price increased 16.6% to $344,000
• Days on Market decreased 41.5% to 24
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 4.4% to 104.0%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 50.0% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

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For Week Ending June 12, 2021

U.S. median rental prices increased 5.5% year over year for an average of $1,527 in May, exceeding pre-pandemic figures and putting rents at their highest level in two years, according to realtor.com’s Monthly Rental Report. Meanwhile, after months of record highs, lumber prices have finally begun falling, with futures for July delivery down 41% since May’s record high, their biggest ever weekly loss, Bloomberg reports. Still, demand for housing remains strong as ever, with mortgage and refinance applications up from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending June 12:

• New Listings increased 9.5% to 1,894
• Pending Sales increased 4.6% to 1,531
• Inventory decreased 42.4% to 6,109

For the month of April:

• Median Sales Price increased 16.6% to $343,750
• Days on Market decreased 41.5% to 24
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 4.4% to 104.0%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 54.5% to 1.0

All comparisons are to 2020

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For Week Ending June 5, 2021

Fannie Mae’s new refinancing program, RefiNow™, which offers qualifying homeowners with a Fannie Mae-owned mortgage new options for refinancing their loans, officially starts on June 5th. Borrowers at or below 80% of the area’s median income may qualify for this new program, which can lower interest rates and reduce monthly payments by $50 or more. Homeowners can learn more about qualifications and their options by contacting their lender or visiting KnowYourOptions.com.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending June 5:

• New Listings decreased 3.5% to 1,704
• Pending Sales decreased 21.3% to 1,185
• Inventory decreased 44.3% to 5,892

For the month of April:

• Median Sales Price increased 10.2% to $336,250
• Days on Market decreased 34.0% to 31
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 3.4% to 103.3%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 47.6% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

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For Week Ending May 29, 2021

According to Black Knight, mortgage loan delinquency rates are continuing to decline, with the national delinquency rate falling to 4.66% in its April survey from 5.02% in March. While the continued decline of delinquency rates is a positive sign, nearly 1.8 million first-lien mortgages remain seriously delinquent, which is 1.3 million more than before the pandemic.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending May 29:

• New Listings increased 2.0% to 1,515
• Pending Sales increased 30.6% to 1,673
• Inventory decreased 45.4% to 5,837

For the month of April:

• Median Sales Price increased 10.2% to $336,250
• Days on Market decreased 34.0% to 31
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 3.4% to 103.3%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 47.6% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

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For Week Ending May 22, 2021

A new analysis from Realtor.com® found that 20% of home sales nationwide in the first two months of this year were purchased in cash, up about 5% from a year ago. The substantial increase in cash buyers can be partially attributed to the competitiveness of the housing market, where a cash offer can help a buyer’s offer stand out from competing offers. Meanwhile, for buyers that do need to finance their purchase, mortgage rates on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged just 3% last week.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending May 22:

• New Listings increased 1.1% to 1,818
• Pending Sales increased 7.5% to 1,625
• Inventory decreased 45.1% to 5,838

For the month of April:

• Median Sales Price increased 10.4% to $336,845
• Days on Market decreased 34.0% to 31
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 3.4% to 103.3%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 52.4% to 1.0

All comparisons are to 2020

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