Source: Redfin —
Inflation and high mortgage rates are taking a bite out of homebuyer budgets, leading to fewer sales and supply gains.
The median sale price for U.S. homes came down 0.7% from its record-breaking June peak during the four weeks ending July 10. Sellers’ asking prices also came down 3% from their May peak as the share of homes with price drops hit another new high. Home supply posted its first year-over-year increase since August 2019 as pending sales continued to slide. These changes in the housing market can be attributed to buyers reaching their limit on costs—not just of homes and mortgages, but also food, transportation and energy.
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