Current Market Data

Declining mortgage rates boost homebuyer demand

Homebuyer demand is rising as mortgage rates continue to decline, according to a new Redfin report.

Investors made up nearly a quarter of all single-family home sales in 2022

Data from the PEW Trust shows that investment companies make up approximately a quarter of the entire single-family home market across the U.S.

NAR: Pending-home sales slide for fifth consecutive month in October 

October’s 4.6% monthly drop follows a 10.2% decline in September, the National Association of REALTORS® reported. 

Chicago-area home sales to drop in 2023 while prices grow, Realtor.com projects

Nationally, home prices and inventory, rents and mortgage rates will increase, while real estate transactions will decrease, according to Realtor.com.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Chicago housing prices continue to lose ground

Housing prices were down in all 20 cities tracked by the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.

New-home sales post surprise gain in October as median price hits new high 

New-home sales rose 7.5% month over month, while the median price of a new house surged to $493,000 from $455,700 in September and $427,300 a year ago, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.   

Mortgage applications rise as home supply sees record increases

That wasn’t the only good news as the end of the month neared.

Pending home sales drop 32.1% in October, the steepest year-over-year decline in nine years

If inflation continues to cool, the historic slowdown could ease.

MBA: New-home mortgage applications fall in October 

The pace of new single-family home sales, meanwhile, fell 6.1% from September to 598,000. 

NAR: Existing-home sales fall again in October as prices continue to rise 

The median existing-home price rose for the 128th month in a row, extending its record-breaking streak of increases. 

When’s the best time to get a deal on a home in Chicago?

Mid-week price cuts offer the most bargains in today’s market.

Housing starts slow in October but remain elevated 

The number of homes under construction rose during the month, as homebuilders continued to work through a large backlog of homes. 

MBA: Mortgage applications rebound on lower rates 

The largest single-week decline in conventional mortgage rates since July brought the first increase in home-loan applications since September, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Home-price growth slows as early-stage demand levels off

It’s not the only metric decelerating in today’s market. Inflation is also starting to slow which is helping bring down mortgage rates.

Market changes put buyers in the driver’s seat

From dropping home prices, increased inventory and homes staying on the market longer, today’s buyers should look at the upside to what the market means for their prospects.

Homebuyer demand stabilizes as mortgage rates dip

Homebuyer demand is starting to stabilize as October home sales posted the largest decline since 2015, according to a new report.

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