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Redfin reports that the share of newly built single-family homes in the U.S. reached a record high of 34.1% in December, up from 25.4% last year. The increase reflects builders' efforts to meet surging demand due to low mortgage rates and inventory shortages. Existing home inventory dropped 14.2% year-over-year, while new home inventory rose 34.8%. Median sale prices for new homes were $377,700, experiencing a 9.2% month-over-month decline but a 3.4% increase year-over-year. Building permits also rose 6.5% year-over-year, signaling continued supply growth.
The latest report from Redfin reveals a correlation between high migration rates and inflation in popular U.S. destinations. Atlanta topped the list with an 8.9% inflation rate, followed by Phoenix at 8.4%, and Tampa at 8%. In contrast, cities like San Francisco and New York, from which many are relocating, reported lower inflation rates of 4% and 4.6%, respectively. Rapidly rising home prices, with Atlanta witnessing a 22.8% increase year over year, are significantly contributing to inflation. As more people migrate to affordable locations, the financial benefits of relocation may decrease due to rising costs.
Redfin reports the hottest January on record in the housing market, with 45% of homes sold within two weeks and 35% under contract within a week. Despite increased buyer demand (up 9%), pending home sales declined 1% due to a 12% drop in new listings, the largest since June 2020. The median asking price rose 13% to $360,281. Redfin cautions that the current market conditions may be temporary, as stock market declines and rising mortgage rates could lead to an inventory increase, resulting in overpriced homes lingering on the market.
Sales of affordable homes in the U.S. rose 11.3% year-over-year in Q4 2021, while luxury home sales fell 16.3%. The strong job market and increased investor activity contributed to this growth. Inventory of affordable homes increased by 18.6%, marking a shift as many homeowners opted to sell due to the end of mortgage forbearance policies. Median sale prices surged across all segments: luxury homes rose 17.3% to $1,038,200, while the most affordable homes saw a 10.9% increase to $127,500. The luxury market, however, faced a 21% drop in active listings, indicating supply constraints.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, 31.2% of Redfin.com users sought to relocate, slightly down from the record 31.5% in Q1 2021 but significantly above the 26.3% from Q4 2019. The data, derived from roughly 2 million users across 111 metro areas, indicates sustained interest in moving partly due to low mortgage rates and increased remote work flexibility. Miami, Phoenix, and Las Vegas ranked as the top relocation cities, while San Francisco and New York saw the highest net outflows. The trend highlights ongoing shifts in housing preferences influenced by affordability and climate considerations.
According to a Redfin survey, 77% of homebuyers and sellers perceive a housing bubble in their area. However, Redfin's Chief Economist, Daryl Fairweather, argues that rising mortgage rates and stricter lending practices prevent a bubble from forming. The current housing market, characterized by rapid price growth, is influenced by high demand and limited supply. Fairweather predicts a slowdown in home-price growth in 2022 and asserts that the fundamental dynamics today differ from those preceding the 2008 crash.
Redfin (RDFN) reported a 14.1% increase in average monthly listed rents in the U.S. year-over-year, reaching
Redfin's recent report reveals significant shifts in the housing market for the four weeks ending January 16. New listings dropped by 12%, leading to a 29% decline in total homes for sale, marking an all-time low of 445,000. Despite a slight 1% increase in pending sales, the rising mortgage rates could deter potential homebuyers. Meanwhile, the median home sale price rose 14% year over year to $358,500, and homes are selling faster, with 41% of listings selling above the asking price.
In December 2021, 59.6% of home offers by Redfin agents faced bidding wars, marking a decrease from 61.3% in November yet higher than 54% in December 2020. The housing market remains competitive due to a shortage of homes, with buyers often submitting multiple offers. Homes priced between $800,000 and $1 million saw the highest bidding war rates at 64.6%. Salt Lake City and Tucson had the highest bidding-war rates at 74% and 73.1%, respectively. The ongoing low mortgage rates continue to fuel this competitive landscape amid rising prices.
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