Deals are falling through as buyers grow selective and the reality of high housing costs hits home.
Tagged: Home Prices
Single-family home prices saw a year-over-year increase of 6.9% in Q2 2024, per Fannie's latest Home Price Index.
Total number of homes increased 23% from last year, up 4% from May to June
New home buyers shopping in virtually nonexistent price tier
House prices nationally are now 54.7% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels.
However, this is the first July since 2020 that the typical home sold below asking price.
Early-stage origination data show homebuying continues to stagnate, even as prices fall.
Year-over-year increases show the housing market continues to slowly shift in favor of buyers.
ATTOM reported major home-ownership expenses now consume 35% of average wage nationwide.
Price growth, interest rates, and inflation drive down contract activity, HouseCanary reports