Housing Market News
Home Prices Jump in December, Posting Biggest Increase in Almost Two Years
Home prices rose 8.8 percent in December from a year ago, the biggest increase in 22 months.
Home Prices Strengthen and Sales Flatten as Inventory Continues to Decline
Home prices surged in November by 6.8 percent from last year, the biggest increase since April.
The Housing Market Takes a Dramatic Turn as Sales Flatten in October
Home sales stalled in October, increasing just 0.3 percent from last year, an abrupt slowdown from September’s double-digit growth. Twenty-seven of 67 metros tracked by Redfin had fewer transactions, including hot markets like Seattle, Denver, Austin, Miami and Dallas.
Sales Maintain Healthy Growth Even As Buyers Hit Their Limits on Price
The Redfin Housing Demand Index posted its smallest annual increase so far this year, inching up only 0.3 percent to 93 in September from 92 a year earlier. Fewer people are touring and those who are have less to choose from, but they’re still making offers.
Home Sales Up 13.4% in July as Supply Hovers Near Record Lows
Home sales remained strong with an increase of 13.4 percent over last July, and price growth jumped to 5.8 percent year over year, up from 4.6 percent in June.
June Housing Market Sets All-Time Records for High Speed and Low Supply
U.S. Home sales increased 11.4 percent in June compared to the same time last year, leaving buyers with the lowest supply of homes for sale on record.
June Housing Market Was the Fastest and Most Competitive on Record
Most homes in Denver sold in less than a week; 68% of San Jose homes sold above list price.

Housing Demand Fell 5 Percent in May
Early stage housing demand remained strong in May, with the number of Redfin customers requesting tours up 17.7 percent year over year.
The Housing Market Accelerated to its Fastest Pace on Record in May
Sales increased 7 percent, driven by growth in affordable metros

Housing Demand Fell 5 Percent in April Following a Year of Dwindling Home Supply
The Redfin Housing Demand Index fell 4.9 percent to 118 in April, the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year declines.
New Listings Fell Nationwide in April as Home Sales Declined in the West
Inventory dropped 3.2% extending a seven-month decline.

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