Home Prices

A 4% Decline in Pending Sales Follows a Surge in Home Prices to Record Highs

Record High Home Prices Lead to 4% Drop in Pending Sales

Prices continue to rise due to this spring’s lower-than-usual inventory. The slight silver lining for buyers is that mortgage rates have decreased slightly. The median U.S. home sale price reached a record $387,600 during the four weeks ending May 19, up 4% from a year earlier. Weekly average mortgage rates dipped to 7.02% from a

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February Saw an Uptick in Home Price Growth Throughout the United States

Home Price Growth Gained Momentum in February Across the U.S.

The journey to stabilize the U.S. housing market faces hurdles, with a modest recovery in home sales and inventories countered by high mortgage rates impacting affordability. Despite increased listings, pending home sales only rose slightly, around 5% to 7% higher than last year through March 2024. Examining broader housing indicators reveals consistent trends, indicating the

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