Housing Market Roundup Nov. 30, 2021

RE/MAX, Denver, said October home sales fell by 6.4 percent from September—nearly double the typical seasonal decline—pinched between a steep median sales price of $336,000 and record low inventory.

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.

Redfin: Investors Bought Record 18% of 3Q Homes for Sale

Redfin, Seattle, said real estate investors bought a record 18.2% of the U.S. homes purchased during the third quarter, up from a revised 16.1% in the second quarter and 11.2% a year earlier.

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.