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Home prices are declining in four major US metro areas, with Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth in Texas, and Portland, Oregon seeing the most significant drops. This trend, highlighted in a Redfin report, suggests a potential softening in broader price growth despite nationwide prices reaching new highs. High mortgage rates and waning demand are contributing factors.
A new report from Redfin reveals that residents in Seattle and Tacoma need six-figure salaries to afford a home. In Seattle, the average monthly mortgage payment is $5,300, with a median sale price of nearly $788,000, requiring an annual income of around $215,000. In Tacoma, the average monthly mortgage payment is $3,746, with a median home sale price of almost $550,000, necessitating a salary of approximately $150,000. Nationwide, average monthly mortgage payments have reached an all-time high of $2,866, a 20% increase from the previous year. Redfin suggests considering condos or townhouses, moving to more affordable areas, or suburbs as alternatives.