Home sales in June fell to the slowest pace since January with near-historic low inventory for sale
1 year, 5 months ago

Home sales in June fell to the slowest pace since January with near-historic low inventory for sale

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in June to the slowest pace since January, as a near-historic low number of homes for sale and rising mortgage rates kept many would-be homebuyers on the sidelines. The national median sales price fell on an annual basis for the fifth month in a row, though fierce competition led to about one-third of homes selling for more than their list price. Existing home sales fell 3.3% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.16 million, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. They accounted for 27% of home sales last month, down from 28% in May and 30% in June last year, the NAR said.

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US home sales hit fastest pace since March with more properties up for sale
5 days, 12 hours ago

US home sales hit fastest pace since March with more properties up for sale

Associated Press  

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November to their fastest pace since March with home shoppers encouraged by a wider selection of properties on the market, even as mortgage rates mostly ticked higher. Despite increasing in November and October, home sales are still running below last year’s pace, when they sank to a nearly 30-year low. “Looks like …

China retail sales slow as consumers hold back, while home prices fall
1 week, 1 day ago

China retail sales slow as consumers hold back, while home prices fall

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Chinese retail sales slowed in November and housing prices fell, the government said Monday, with demand still lackluster despite a flurry of stimulus measures over the past few months. “However, we must Retail sales rose 3% from a year earlier, down from October’s 4.8% increase and below the 3.5% annual rate in January-November. “China’s economy appears to have …

US home sales rose in October, notching their first annual gain in more than 3 years
1 month ago

US home sales rose in October, notching their first annual gain in more than 3 years

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in October, the first annual gain in more than three years, with home shoppers encouraged by easing rates and a pickup in properties on the market. Existing home sales rose 3.4% last month, from September, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.96 million, the National Association of Realtors said …

Average price tag on a home falls by more than £5,000 in November
1 month, 1 week ago

Average price tag on a home falls by more than £5,000 in November

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tim Bannister Rightmove’s director of property science said: “The …

Mortgage approvals for house purchase jump to two-year high in August
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mortgage approvals for house purchase jump to two-year high in August

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Remortgage approvals also picked up after a dip in …

Number of house sales was 5% higher in August than a year earlier
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Number of house sales was 5% higher in August than a year earlier

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Holly Tomlinson, a financial planner at wealth manager Quilter …

US home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
3 months ago

US home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August to the slowest annual pace in nearly a year even as mortgage rates eased and the supply of properties on the market continued to rise. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August to the slowest annual pace in nearly a year even as mortgage rates eased …

Annual house price growth increases at fastest rate since 2022
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Annual house price growth increases at fastest rate since 2022

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Annual house price growth has picked up at the fastest …

US home sales fell in June to slowest pace since December amid rising mortgage rates, home prices
5 months ago

US home sales fell in June to slowest pace since December amid rising mortgage rates, home prices

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The nation’s housing slump deepened in June as sales of previously occupied homes slowed to their slowest pace since December, hampered by elevated mortgage rates and record-high prices. Existing home sales sank to a nearly 30-year low last year as the average rate on a 30-year mortgage surged to a 23-year high of 7.79%, according to mortgage …

Southern California home prices keep rising; up nearly 8% in June to all-time highs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Southern California home prices keep rising; up nearly 8% in June to all-time highs

LA Times  

Southern California home prices rose nearly 8% in June from a year earlier, marking the fourth straight month values hit an all-time high. The increases represent another hit for prospective home buyers struggling to afford a home in an expensive region at a time when interest rates are the highest they’ve been in more than 20 years. When mortgage interests …

The US housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The US housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The housing market shows few signs of busting out of its three-year funk after a disappointing spring season and amid a gloomy outlook for the summer and fall. The weak spring sales are a reflection of the affordability challenges many home shoppers face: the average rate on a 30-year mortgage rate is moored near 7%; the supply …

Market for newly built homes slows as elevated mortgage rates put off many home shoppers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Market for newly built homes slows as elevated mortgage rates put off many home shoppers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Homebuilders who bucked the worst of last year’s housing slump may be seeing their luck run out. The recent slowdown in new home sales marks a shift from last year, when sales rose nationally for the first time in two years, climbing 4.2% from a year earlier. As last year, homebuilders have lowered prices and offered incentives …

US home sales fall for the 3rd straight month in May amid rising mortgage rates, record-high prices
6 months ago

US home sales fall for the 3rd straight month in May amid rising mortgage rates, record-high prices

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in May for the third straight month as rising mortgage rates and record-high prices discouraged many prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest period of the year. “We had low home sales activity, prices are hitting record highs and homes look like they’re still getting multiple offers.” The …

Southern California prices are at a record. Could relief be on the way?
6 months, 1 week ago

Southern California prices are at a record. Could relief be on the way?

LA Times  

Southern California home prices hit a record for the third-straight month in May, but there could be some help on the horizon. Gabriel said the inventory increase probably isn’t enough to send home prices down, but, if the trend holds, home prices should rise less than they are today. Mike Simonsen, founder of real estate data firm Altos Research, said …

US home sales post second straight monthly drop; house prices accelerate
7 months ago

US home sales post second straight monthly drop; house prices accelerate

Live Mint  

* Existing home sales fall 1.9% in April * Housing inventory increases 9% to 1.21 million * Median house price rises 5.7% to $407,600 from year ago By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 22 - U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in April as higher mortgage rates and house prices weighed on demand, dealing another setback to the housing market. Though …

U.S. existing home sales drop 1.9% in April, pushed lower by high rates and high prices
7 months ago

U.S. existing home sales drop 1.9% in April, pushed lower by high rates and high prices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — High mortgage rates and rising prices continued to put a damper on the spring homebuying season last month. Existing home sales fell 1.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.14 million in April from a revised 4.22 million in March, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday. Homeowners have hesitated to put their houses on the market …

In a first, most California houses sell for over $900,000
7 months ago

In a first, most California houses sell for over $900,000

LA Times  

Want a house in California? The statewide median sales price for a previously owned single-family house surpassed $900,000 for the first time in April, a shocking figure that underscores just how unaffordable housing has become across the Golden State. High prices and high rates have created the most unaffordable housing market in a generation, but economists say prices keep rising …

Long-term mortgage rates retreat for second straight week, US average at 7.02%
7 months, 1 week ago

Long-term mortgage rates retreat for second straight week, US average at 7.02%

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell for the second straight week, giving some relief to home shoppers already facing sky-high prices and a shortage of supply. The average 30-year rate fell to 7.02% from 7.09% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including how the bond market …

Buying a home in Southern California? There are now more options
7 months, 1 week ago

Buying a home in Southern California? There are now more options

LA Times  

A home for sale in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. “It’s getting a little bit better,” said Eneida Contreras, a Compass real estate agent who specializes in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys. “Ultimately, these are people’s homes, too, and they are not just straight-up investments.” Levine said he expects inventory levels to increase and home …

US Existing-Home Sales Decline as Rates Keep Buyers Sidelined
8 months ago

US Existing-Home Sales Decline as Rates Keep Buyers Sidelined

Live Mint  

-- Sales of previously-owned homes in the US fell in March from a one-year high, underscoring the lingering impact of high mortgage rates and elevated prices. “Though rebounding from cyclical lows, home sales are stuck because interest rates have not made any major moves,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. At the current sales pace, selling all …

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs above 7%
8 months ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs above 7%

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Prospective homebuyers are facing higher costs to finance a home with the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate moving above 7% this week to its highest level in nearly five months. “Last week, purchase applications rose modestly, but it remains unclear how many homebuyers can withstand increasing rates in the future.” AP AUDIO: Average long-term US mortgage rate …

Home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising
8 months ago

Home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The spring homebuying season is off to a sluggish start as home shoppers contend with elevated mortgage rates and rising prices. A modest pullback in mortgage rates early this year helped lift home sales in January and February, but rates mostly ticked up in February and March, when many of the home sales that were finalized last …

February home sales hit strongest pace in a year as mortgage rates ease and more houses hit market
9 months ago

February home sales hit strongest pace in a year as mortgage rates ease and more houses hit market

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February from the previous month to the strongest pace in a year with homebuyers encouraged by a modest pullback in mortgage rates and more properties on the market. Existing home sales climbed 9.5% last month from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million, the National Association …

Looking to buy or sell a home this spring? Here’s what to expect
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Looking to buy or sell a home this spring? Here’s what to expect

LA Times  

Prospective home buyers might see slightly more homes for sale this spring. Prospective buyers had received some good news in recent months as the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell from a high of 7.79% at the end of October to 6.6% in January. For the first time since 2021, new listings in January — homes hitting the …

Home sales rose in January as easing mortgage rates, more homes for sale enticed homebuyers
10 months ago

Home sales rose in January as easing mortgage rates, more homes for sale enticed homebuyers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in January as homebuyers were encouraged by easing mortgage rates and a modest pickup in properties on the market. Existing home sales rose 3.1% last month from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. “While home sales remain sizably lower …

Home Depot’s strong fourth quarter overshadowed by weakening sales and expectations for 2024
10 months ago

Home Depot’s strong fourth quarter overshadowed by weakening sales and expectations for 2024

Associated Press  

Home Depot’s sales continued to fade during the fourth quarter as the country’s largest home improvement retailer feels the impact of high mortgage rates and inflation on its customers. “Over Home Depot’s final quarter, we estimate that home sales in the U.S. dropped by 7.2% over the prior year. For the three months ended Jan. 28, Home Depot Inc. earned …

Home sales post biggest decline in four months thanks to high mortgage rates - but experts insist you can STILL haggle a good deal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Home sales post biggest decline in four months thanks to high mortgage rates - but experts insist you can STILL haggle a good deal

Daily Mail  

Touring activity of homes is on the rise, up 16 percent since January 1 Mortgage rates are down from records highs but borrowing is still expensive Home sales in January were down 8 percent compared to last year as high mortgage rates and harsh winter weather may have discouraged Americans from buying. This week, 30-year fixed mortgage rates were 6.64 …

Home prices jumped by the most in almost a year in November, this closely watched barometer says
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Home prices jumped by the most in almost a year in November, this closely watched barometer says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A closely watched housing market barometer shows U.S. home prices in November posted their biggest annual gain in more than a year. A tight supply of homes for sale nationally has kept upward pressure on home prices despite a severe housing market slump deepened by a sharp runup in mortgage rates last fall. “That suggests pivoting of …

Properties are selling for less than expected as the number of home sales continues to fall
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Properties are selling for less than expected as the number of home sales continues to fall

Daily Mail  

There was also a 31 per cent decrease in the number of buyers registered Report revealed a 28 per cent drop in the number of new properties for sale Propertymark has issued its latest report into the state of the housing market The number of property sales continued to fall at the end of last year, while more properties are …

2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrated buyers
11 months ago

2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrated buyers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low, as sharply higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a persistently low level of homes on the market combined to push homeownership out of reach for many Americans. Last year’s home sales slump echoes the nearly 18% annual decline in 2022, when mortgage rates …

This Week: Retail sales, housing starts, home sales
11 months, 1 week ago

This Week: Retail sales, housing starts, home sales

Associated Press  

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week RETAILER CHECKUP The Commerce Department delivers its December snapshot of U.S. retail sales Wednesday. Retail sales, monthly percent change, seasonally adjusted: July 0.6 Aug. 0.7 Sept. 0.8 Oct. -0.2 Nov. 0.3 Dec. 0.4 Source: FactSet TRACKING HOME CONSTRUCTION New government data on residential construction should …

Almost 30 percent fewer mortgage applications in 2023 than a year ago
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Almost 30 percent fewer mortgage applications in 2023 than a year ago

NL Times  

There was a 30 percent decrease in mortgage applications last year compared to 2022. The number of mortgage applications on the buyers' market was almost 8 percent lower than in 2022. According to HDN director Reinier van der Heijden, this has to do with the "unruly start" of the year. According to HDN, this is partly due to the number …

Down again: Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.67%, lowest level since June
1 year ago

Down again: Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.67%, lowest level since June

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Home loan financing costs eased again this week, pulling the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate down to a six-month low. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped to 6.67% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Mortgage rates have been easing since late October, when the average rate on a 30-year home loan …

5-month skid in home sales snapped in November as easing mortgage rates give buyers breathing room
1 year ago

5-month skid in home sales snapped in November as easing mortgage rates give buyers breathing room

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November, ending a five-month skid, as easing mortgage rates provided some breathing room for homebuyers. Existing home sales rose 0.8% last month from October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.82 million, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. “Home sales always respond to lower interest rates,” said …

Home sales slumped to slowest pace in more than 13 years in October as prices, borrowing costs, soar
1 year, 1 month ago

Home sales slumped to slowest pace in more than 13 years in October as prices, borrowing costs, soar

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slumped in October to their slowest pace in more than 13 years as surging mortgage rates and rising prices kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines. Existing home sales fell 4.1% last month from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.79 million, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday. …

Home sales fell again in September as surging mortgage rates, rising prices discouraged homebuyers
1 year, 2 months ago

Home sales fell again in September as surging mortgage rates, rising prices discouraged homebuyers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes in September fell for the fourth month in a row, grinding to their slowest pace in more than a decade as prospective homebuyers grapple with surging mortgage rates and a near historic-low level of properties on the market. Existing home sales fell 2% last month from August to a seasonally adjusted …

Home sales down 16% in July compared to same month last year, says HMRC
1 year, 3 months ago

Home sales down 16% in July compared to same month last year, says HMRC

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Buyers have become used to the higher-rate lending environment, …

Have home prices bottomed? While low housing inventory stymies sales, bidding wars prop up prices
1 year, 4 months ago

Have home prices bottomed? While low housing inventory stymies sales, bidding wars prop up prices

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The U.S. housing market remains in a deep sales slump, but the worst declines may be over when it comes to home prices. If mortgage rates remain elevated and inventory continues rising, the combination could weigh on home prices and cause the national median sales price to dip this fall, said Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright …

Average mortgage amount rising after 14 months of decline; Highest since April 2022
1 year, 4 months ago

Average mortgage amount rising after 14 months of decline; Highest since April 2022

NL Times  

The average mortgage amount for purchasing a home rose by 4 percent in July compared to last year to 321,818 euros. That is the highest level since April 2022, according to figures from De Hypotheker. According to De Hypotheker, this indicates that the housing market may be gradually recovering despite the rise in mortgage interest rates. The housing supply increased …

The median home listed in Los Angeles will soon cost more than $1 million — up 30% in 5 years
1 year, 4 months ago

The median home listed in Los Angeles will soon cost more than $1 million — up 30% in 5 years

LA Times  

A for sale sign is displayed in front of a new townhouse in Los Angeles. The already dizzying Los Angeles housing market is poised to reach new heights, as the latest data from Zillow suggest that the median home listed in the city will soon cost more than $1 million. “Rents and home prices are typically going to move in …

New home sales dropped in June after May’s surge
1 year, 4 months ago

New home sales dropped in June after May’s surge

CNN  

Washington, DC CNN — New home sales dropped in June from the month before, even as buyers continued to rely on new construction as an alternative to the historically low supply of existing homes for sale. New home sales boosted by low inventory of existing homes Although sales were down from May, the trajectory of new home sales is generally …

Buying or selling? How to deal with rising mortgage rates and falling house prices
1 year, 5 months ago

Buying or selling? How to deal with rising mortgage rates and falling house prices

The Independent  

For millions of Britons who had plans to move house or get on the property ladder this year, the latest mortgage misery coupled with the cost of living crisis makes paints a grim picture. Ross Lacey, director and chartered financial planner at Fairview Financial Management, said: “As a homeowner, if you want to move then even if your property price …

27% annual fall in house sales in May – HMRC figures
1 year, 5 months ago

27% annual fall in house sales in May – HMRC figures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. HMRC’s report said the big fall compared with May …

May home sales rise with near record-few on the market and biggest annual price drop since 2011
1 year, 6 months ago

May home sales rise with near record-few on the market and biggest annual price drop since 2011

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes edged higher in May and the national median sale price posted its biggest annual drop in more than a decade, as a near all-time low supply of available properties constrained the housing market. Existing home sales rose 0.2% last month from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.3 million, …

Southern California home prices have been falling. Are the drops over?
1 year, 7 months ago

Southern California home prices have been falling. Are the drops over?

LA Times  

A home for sale last year in the Mission Hills area of Los Angeles. According to Zillow, the typical price in the combined six-county Southern California region continued to fall in April, but the decline was the smallest since values turned negative last year. “They would rather see if they can qualify to buy.” Jeff Tucker, an economist with Zillow, …

Looking for a house? High mortgages, few homes lead to biggest annual price drop in 11 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Looking for a house? High mortgages, few homes lead to biggest annual price drop in 11 years

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A persistently low inventory of homes on the market held back U.S. home sales again in April, even as the national median sale price posted its biggest annual drop in 11 years. Existing home sales fell 3.4% in April from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.28 million, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. …

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.43% this week
1 year, 7 months ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.43% this week

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week for the second week in a row, another setback for homebuyers facing a housing market that remains unaffordable for many Americans after years of soaring home prices. The average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate home loan edged up to 6.43% from 6.39% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie …

US home sales fell in March in tepid homebuying season start
1 year, 8 months ago

US home sales fell in March in tepid homebuying season start

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The spring homebuying season in the U.S. is off to a tepid start as buyers contend with sharply higher mortgage rates and near historic-low inventory of properties on the market. Existing U.S. home sales fell 2.4% last month from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.44 million, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. The …

Looking to buy a home this spring? Good luck, there’s not much out there
1 year, 8 months ago

Looking to buy a home this spring? Good luck, there’s not much out there

LA Times  

A home for sale last fall in the Mission Hills area of Los Angeles. At a time of year when the number of homes for sale usually climbs in anticipation of the prime spring buying months, it’s been on the decline, driven lower by people like Chanes who don’t want to ditch their rock-bottom mortgage rates or sell into a …

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