Homebuyers, Sellers Start Shifting on Climate Risk Issues

Earlier this year, you could get a bidding war for swampland in Florida. Now, said Redfin, Seattle, homebuyers and sellers are getting pickier—and particularly when it comes to climate risk.

Housing Market Roundup Oct. 6, 2022

Here’s a summary of recent housing/economic reports that have come across the MBA NewsLink desk:

15% of August Home Purchase Agreements Fall Through

Redfin, Seattle, reported 64,000 home-purchase agreements fell through in August, equal to 15.2% of homes that went under contract that month. That’s up from 12.1% a year earlier and is comparable with July’s revised rate of 15.5%.

Luxury Home Purchases Plummet 28%

Redfin, Seattle, reported sales of high-end U.S. homes fell 28.1% year-over-year during the three months ending Aug. 31.

Luxury Home Purchases Plummet 28%

Redfin, Seattle, reported sales of high-end U.S. homes fell 28.1% year-over-year during the three months ending Aug. 31.

Luxury Home Purchases Plummet 28%

Redfin, Seattle, reported sales of high-end U.S. homes fell 28.1% year-over-year during the three months ending Aug. 31.