US Home Prices Soar by Most on Record in Second Quarter

Home prices across the US skyrocketed by the most on record once again, as potential homebuyers embarked on bidding wars in a scarce market.

According to a report published by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday, the median price of an existing single-family dwelling soared 22.9% year-over-year in the second quarter to $357,900— the sharpest increase on records dating back to 1968. The association added that 182 of the 183 metro areas across the US all noted higher prices, with 94% of them reporting price increases in excess of 10% compared to the previous year.

Historically low mortgage rates, coupled with remote work flexibility, have sparked a sharp increase in demand, which has sent housing prices to new highs over the past year. Simultaneously, the supply of homes on the market has receded, forcing potential homebuyers to embark on bidding wars, spurring prices even higher. This has left other potential homebuyers priced out of the market, as sales have fallen for the fourth consecutive month in May.

“The housing market looks to move from ‘super-hot’ to ‘warm,’ with markedly slower price gains,” explained NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun. “Housing affordability for first-time buyers is weakening.”

Indeed, lack of affordability in the housing market will likely become even more pronounced, especially as mortgage rates increase. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year loan rose from 2.77% to 2.87%, the highest since July 15. Mortgage rates tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury, which has risen over the past week.

Video Articles

Is Gold’s Bull Market About to Hit Junior Stocks? | Ken Armstrong – Westhaven Gold

Surge Battery Metals: The Nevada North Lithium PEA

Silver @ $36 & We’re Still 200M Oz Short | Paul Andre Huet – Americas Gold and Silver

Recommended

Goliath Resources Closes Out Funding Round With Total Gross Proceeds Of $27.1 Million

Silver47 Kickstarts 4,000 Metre Drill Campaign At Red Mountain Project

Related News

Value of Building Permits Slumped 2.1% in August

The total value of Canadian building permits was down 2.1% in August, as residential permits...

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 02:19:00 PM

US Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly Fall for Third Straight Month

Sales of existing homes fell for the third consecutive month in April, as low inventories...

Sunday, May 23, 2021, 05:03:00 PM

Mortgage Applications Beginning to Show Signs of Recovery

Last month, the demand for buying homes decreased dramatically amid the coronavirus chaos, but now...

Friday, May 1, 2020, 01:08:00 PM

Bank of Canada Warns Some Canadians Are Taking On Too Much Debt Chasing Housing Prices

The Bank of Canada is sounding the alarm over the country’s housing market, which continues...

Saturday, April 3, 2021, 03:14:00 PM

CMHC Releases Preliminary Housing Starts Data for Month of May

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has recently released preliminary housing starts data for...

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 03:14:00 PM