"January Sees Surge in Home Sales and Prices Amid Eager Buyers and Lower Rates"
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Existing home sales in the US rose 3.1% in January, driven by falling mortgage rates and a return of eager buyers, with the median home price increasing by 5.1% to $379,100. However, first-time homebuyers are facing steep competition from cash buyers, with the share of cash buyers reaching a decade-high of 32%. Rising mortgage rates, elevated prices, and low inventory levels are creating challenges for buyers, and it would take an inventory level of 1.5 million units to loosen up the market.
Topics:business#home-prices#home-sales#housing-market#mortgage-rates#national-association-of-realtors#real-estate
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