Seller Profits Increase Across U.S.

ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., said profit margins on median-priced single-family home and condo sales jumped to 47.6 percent–the highest level since Great Recession ended a decade ago.

Housing Market Roundup: Oct. 25 2021

While we were in San Diego last week for the MBA Annual Convention & Expo, a number of housing reports came across the MBA NewsLink desk that we didn’t get a chance to cover. Here’s a quick summary of those reports:

Home Affordability Slips Again

ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., reported median-priced single-family homes are less affordable compared to historical averages in 75 percent of counties across the nation with enough data to analyze.

Home Flipping Up, But Profits at 10-Year Low

ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., issued its second-quarter U.S. Home Flipping Report, showing an increase in flipping activity during the quarter but a drop in profit margins.

Migration of Homebuyers to Miami Triple Since Last Year

Last week saw two reports two reports that seemingly defied conventional wisdom—despite the very real effects of climate change, properties in some of the most vulnerable spots in the nation are actually attracting more interest—and higher prices. This week, another report shows Miami and other high-risk coastal areas continue to rank in the top 10 U.S. locations for net migration.

Climate Change? For Many Homebuyers, ‘Who Cares?’

The real estate industry is long-known for stories and anecdotes that seemingly defy logic—take, for example, the burnt-out home in San Francisco that last week drew a bidding war that pushed the final price above $1 million. Now, two separate reports show despite dire warnings about climate change, properties in some of the most vulnerable spots in the nation are actually attracting more interest—and higher prices.