Home sales perked up for the week ending December 1, as buyers returned following their annual football-and-turkey Thanksgiving holiday. While the number of newly signed purchase agreements (pending sales) grew to 533, it was still behind the same week last year by 10.6 percent. The total inventory of homes for sale continues its seasonal drop, with 4,000 fewer units on the market now compared to eight weeks ago.
This week's edition of the MAAR Weekly Market Activity Report features updated figures for several key metrics:
Average Days on Market Until Sale increased slightly to 148, a growth of 12.4 percent from one year ago. This figure should continue to grow through December before dropping in the first part of 2008 as more buyers return to the market.
The Percent of Original List Price Received at Sale dipped to 92.4 percent, indicating that seller willingness to negotiate continues to grow.
Mortgage Rates for the Twin Cities region fell slightly again to 6.2, which is having dramatic and positive effects on affordability.
The Housing Affordability Index (HAI) increased to 141 due to falling mortgage rates and home prices. This is the highest HAI mark since February 2005 and, if sustained, bodes well for the long-term health of our market.
Months Supply of Inventory decreased to 9.3 months, as seasonal declines in the number of homes for sale temporarily restrict inventory choice during the holiday season.
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