As the U.S. economy recovers from the pandemic, the number of homeowners in forbearance continues to decline, with the total number of loans in forbearance falling to 1.41% as of last measure, making it the first time in 18 months the rate has dropped below 1.5%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 15:

• New Listings decreased 18.5% to 790
• Pending Sales decreased 15.0% to 722
• Inventory decreased 23.2% to 4,463

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 7.8% to $331,000
• Days on Market decreased 15.4% to 33
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 99.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 27.3% to 0.8

All comparisons are to 2021

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Mortgage rates rose to their highest level since May 2020, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaging 3.22% during the first week of 2022, more than half a percent higher than January 2021. The increase in interest rates has had little effect on buyer demand, which remains high into the new year, as purchase loan applications were up 1.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis the same week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 8:

• New Listings decreased 16.2% to 814
• Pending Sales decreased 19.1% to 541
• Inventory decreased 22.5% to 4,493

FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 7.9% to $331,200
• Days on Market decreased 15.4% to 33
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.2% to 99.5%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 27.3% to 0.8

All comparisons are to 2021

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After a brief moderation last spring and summer, lumber prices are on the rise again. According to the National Association of Home Builders, lumber prices have nearly tripled the past 4 months, adding more than $18,600 to the price of the average new single-family home. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lumber market, with the most recent surge in prices due to supply chain disruptions, sharp increases of tariffs on Canadian lumber imports, and record wildfires in the western U.S. and British Columbia.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 1:

• New Listings decreased 26.5% to 403
• Pending Sales decreased 17.7% to 567
• Inventory decreased 21.8% to 4,890

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 9.6% to $339,900
• Days on Market decreased 11.8% to 30
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.8%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 14.3% to 1.2

All comparisons are to 2021

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Home prices soared to new heights in 2021 and homebuyers are having to borrow more to afford their home purchase as a result, with the average home loan reaching $414,115 as of last measure, according to The Mortgage Bankers Association. As prices and loan amounts increase, borrowers have to come up with additional funds for down payments, forcing some to dip into their savings, take on second jobs, or borrow money from friends or family to remain competitive and afford the increasing costs of homeownership in the current market.

IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 25:

• New Listings decreased 25.1% to 284
• Pending Sales decreased 11.1% to 561
• Inventory decreased 22.0% to 5,156

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

• Median Sales Price increased 9.5% to $339,543
• Days on Market decreased 11.8% to 30
• Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.8%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 21.4% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

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