Housing Market Roundup Nov. 22, 2021

Here’s a summary of some of the latest housing and economic reports that have come across the MBA NewsLink desk:

Redfin: More Balanced Housing Market in 2022

It’s mid-November, which means it’s also time for 2022 forecasts. Redfin, Seattle, never shy, says the new year will bring more balance to the housing market. However, don’t expect a buyer’s market—just more selection, less frenzy and slower price growth.

October Second-Home Demand Up 70% From Pre-Pandemic Levels

Redfin, Seattle, said while demand for vacation homes has cooled slightly since the start of the year, it’s expected to remain above pre-pandemic levels as many Americans take advantage of more permanent remote-work policies.

Housing Market Roundup Nov. 9, 2021

We’re starting to get a lot of year-end housing market reports—which means we should be soon getting 2022 forecasts. Here is a roundup of recent reports to come across the MBA NewsLink desk:

Share of Migration Slows; ‘High-Crime’ Neighborhoods Take a Hit

Nationwide, 30.2% of Redfin.com users looked to move to a different metropolitan area in the third quarter, down from 31.1% in the second quarter, marking the second-straight quarter of declines following four-consecutive quarters of increases.

Redfin: Home Sales Post First Annual Decline in 15 Months

Redfin, Seattle, reported home sales fell on a monthly and annual basis in August for the first time since May 2020, although home prices continued to rise at a double-digit annual pace.

Home Prices Up 15% from Year Ago, But Taking Longer to Sell

Yet another report this week shows U.S. home prices with double-digit percentage annual home price gains, although not nearly as dramatic as earlier reports. And, said Redfin, Seattle, pending sales are slowing and homes are taking longer to sell—and sellers are taking notice by slashing their asking prices.