The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.73% the week ending August 1, 2024, the lowest level since early February, according to Freddie Mac. As a result, mortgage applications increased 6.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous week, boosted by a surge in refinance applications, which jumped 16%, while purchase applications rose 1%, per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey.
IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 3:
- New Listings decreased 0.2% to 1,440
- Pending Sales decreased 0.4% to 1,052
- Inventory increased 12.8% to 9,511
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:
- Median Sales Price increased 1.8% to $390,000
- Days on Market increased 12.9% to 35
- Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 1.2% to 100.1%
- Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 19.0% to 2.5
All comparisons are to 2023
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.