The most flood-prone U.S. counties saw 384,000 more people move in than out in 2021 and 2022—a 103% increase from the prior two years, reported Redfin, Seattle.
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Quote Tuesday, July 25, 2023
“The consequences of climate change haven’t fully sunk in for many Americans because oftentimes, homeowners and renters don’t foot the whole bill when disaster strikes. Insurers and government programs frequently subsidize the cost of rebuilding after storms hit, and mortgages mean homeowners are ceding some risk to lenders—especially if their house goes into foreclosure after a storm.”
–Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather
One-Third of Homebuyers Used Cash in April, Redfin Finds
Redfin, Seattle, reported 33.4% of home purchases in April were all-cash, almost the highest share in nine years and up from 30.7% in April 2022.
Typical Home Changes Hands Every 12 Years, Down from 2020 Peak
Redfin, Seattle, reported the typical U.S. homeowner has spent 12.3 years in their home, down from the peak of 13.4 years hit in 2020 and 12.9 years in 2021.
Homebuyers See Relief from Prices, Monthly Payments
Redfin, Seattle, said homebuyers in many markets are starting to see relief from home prices and monthly payments.
Redfin: Home Relocation Near Record High
The share of Redfin.com users looking to move to a different metro area is near its record high as high rates and prices up the appeal of affordable places.
Income Needed to Afford Typical U.S. Home Jumps By 46% From Year Ago
Homebuyers across the country need to earn substantially more money than they did a year ago to buy a home, due to high mortgage rates and persistently high home prices, said Redfin, Seattle.
Record-High Number of Homebuyers Ready to Move Elsewhere
Redfin, Seattle, said rising mortgage rates and persistently high home prices are motivating many buyers who remain in the market to relocate to more affordable areas.
Homebuyers, Sellers Shift 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.
Typical Homebuyer’s Mortgage Payment Up 15% Since Mid-August
Talk about a wallop to the wallet: the typical homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment has climbed $337 (15%) over the past six weeks, according to a report from Redfin, Seattle.