Key Real Estate Market Trends: Inventory, New Listings, Pendings, Prices, and Price Reductions
Inventory is a hot topic in the real estate market right now, and the latest data shows that it is slightly down. With 651,000 single-family homes unsold on the market, there has been a small decrease from the previous week. However, inventory is still significantly higher compared to last year, with a 38.5% increase. Despite this, there are 32% fewer homes on the market now than in 2019.
The trend of rising inventory is something to keep an eye on in the second half of the year. Will it continue to grow like it did late last year, or will it plateau as we head into the summer months?
New listings are also down, likely due to the long holiday weekend. Only 57,000 new listings for single-family homes were unsold this week, with a small number of immediate sales. This low number of immediate sales could indicate a decrease in demand, as only 16% of listings were sold immediately this week.
Sales were also down over the holiday weekend, with 58,000 new contracts this week. This number is unchanged from last week and just 1% higher than a year ago. If mortgage rates fall in the coming months, we may see an increase in new pendings and a slight lift in sales.
Prices are showing a slight decrease, with the median price of all listings at $450,000, down 1% from last week. The median price of new listings is $404,900 this week, a drop from the previous week. However, prices are expected to rebound after the holiday week.
Price reductions are decelerating, with 38.3% of listings taking a price cut from the original list price. This could be a leading indicator of home price appreciation decelerating in the future. Changes in mortgage rates play a significant role in consumer behavior and could impact the number of price reductions in the market.
Overall, the real estate market is showing signs of stability, with inventory, new listings, sales, and prices all experiencing slight fluctuations. As we head into the second half of the year, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve and whether external factors like mortgage rates will impact the market further.
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