Housing Market News

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Homebuyer Demand Ebbs For Fourth-Straight Month
The Redfin Housing Demand Index fell 6.9 percent from a year earlier amid inventory woes.

Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index Down 6% in February After 9 Months of Inventory Declines
Home tours were up 19 percent and offers rebounded 4 percent, but overall homebuyer demand was limited by low supply.
February New Listings Surged 12 Percent, But Overall Inventory Still Falling
Inventory falls to record lows in Seattle, Portland, Louisville and other regions.
2016 is Staged for More Competition as Supply of Homes Dwindles
Demand has outpaced the supply of homes for sale since early 2015, when inventory began to drop sharply in many metro areas while home sales rose, growing nationwide by 9.7 percent overall last year.

Why You Should Buy the Cheapest Home on the Best Block
I bet you think buying an affordable city home requires a sacrifice. Not necessarily.
Strong January Home Price Growth and Declining Inventory Signal Another Competitive Spring for Homebuyers
Home Sales Fell in January after Tax Reform Uncertainty Caused Some Buyer Hesitation at Year End
2017 Closed with Strong Home Price Growth, Up 7 Percent in December
2017 home sales increased 1.7 percent over 2016, while prices gained 7.0 percent. The median 2017 sale price was $284,500.
What Happens to the Real Estate Market When Supply Falls for 25 Straight Months?
Home price growth was strong in October, up 7.1 percent compared to a year ago to a national median sale price of $288,000 across the
Home Sales Fell 8.1 Percent in September, Third Month in a Row of Declining Sales
Home sales fell 8.1 percent compared to last year, the largest decline posted since July 2016, and the third month in a row with declining sales.
Home Prices Surged 7.7 Percent in August as Inventory Fell 12.4 Percent
Home sales in August fell 5.5 percent compared to last year, the largest decline posted since July 2016.
Home Sales Fell 3.5 Percent in July, the 22nd Consecutive Month to Post an Inventory Decline
Home prices increased 6.8 percent from last year