The U.S. National Market

U.S. existing-home sales fell for the first time since September, slipping 4.9% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as elevated home prices and higher interest rates continue to impact buyer activity. Despite the drop, sales were up 2% compared to the same period last year, marking the fourth consecutive monthly year-over-year increase.

• New listings increased 6.5 percent for Single-Family homes but remained flat for Townhouse-Condo homes.
• Pending sales increased 2.1 percent for Single-Family homes and 3.4 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes.
• Inventory increased 48.3 percent for Single-Family homes and 65.2 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes.

Months’ Supply of Inventory

Months’ Supply of Inventory increased 44.0 percent for Single Family homes and 48.0 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes.

Median Sales Price Increases

Median Sales Price increased 5.4 percent to $265,000 for Single Family homes and 18.4 percent to $162,275 for Townhouse-Condo homes.

Average Days on Market Increases

Days on Market increased 13.2 percent for Single Family and 28.1 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes.

The limited number of properties for sale has continued to push home prices higher nationwide. At last measure, the national median existing-home price was $396,900, a 4.8% increase from one year earlier, with prices up in all four regions, according to NAR. Meanwhile, total housing inventory heading into February stood at 1.18 million units, up 3.5% month-over-month and 16.8% year-over-year, for a 3.5-month supply at the current sales pace.

Content courtesy of MLSOK
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