The Cost of an Average US Home Is About $40,000 Higher Than Average Income
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The Cost of an Average US Home Is About $40,000 Higher Than Average Income
The Cost of an Average US Home , Is About $40,000 Higher , Than Average Income .
According to a recent Redfin report,
homebuyers in the U.S. need to earn approximately
$115,000 a year in order to afford an average home.
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Redfin acknowledges that affordability
is a major issue which U.S. homebuyers face as
prices remain persistently high, 'Newsweek' reports.
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According to the real estate company,
"sky-high mortgage rates and still-rising home prices
have made it harder than ever" for U.S. buyers.
Zillow data suggests that the average
U.S. home value is $348,539,
up 1.1% compared to the same time in 2022.
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At the same time, mortgage rates have remained high,
with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage
hitting 7.57%, the highest it's been in over two decades.
In a homebuyer's ideal world,
rising mortgage rates would
push demand and home prices
down enough to make up
for high interest payments.
That's not what's happening now, Chen Zhao, Redfin Economics Research Lead, via 'Newsweek'.
Although new listings are ticking up
slightly, inventory is still near record
lows as homeowners hang on to
their low mortgage rates—
and that's propping up prices, Chen Zhao, Redfin Economics Research Lead, via 'Newsweek'.
Although new listings are ticking up
slightly, inventory is still near record
lows as homeowners hang on to
their low mortgage rates—
and that's propping up prices, Chen Zhao, Redfin Economics Research Lead, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the $114,627 annual income
needed to purchase a median-price home is about
$40,000 more than an average American household makes.
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Buyers—particularly first-timers who
are committed to getting into a home
now—should think outside the box, Chen Zhao, Redfin Economics Research Lead, via 'Newsweek'.
Consider a condo or townhouse,
which are less expensive than
a single-family home, and/or
consider moving to a more
affordable part of the country,
or a more affordable suburb, Chen Zhao, Redfin Economics Research Lead, via 'Newsweek'
These 5 US Cities Have the , Fastest-Rising Home Prices.
'Newsweek' reports that five cities in the
United States saw home prices increase by more
than 8% between January 2023 and January 2024.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price
Index showed that all 20 cities analyzed had year-
over-year increases during the same period of time.
According to the report, , these are the five cities where , home prices grew the fastest:.
Chicago, IL, Home prices increased by 8%
year-over-year in the Windy City.
According to the latest Redfin data, the median sale price of a house in Chicago was $335,000 as of February 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to the same time last year.
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte saw home prices increase
by 8.1% year-over-year for 2024,
with the median home price at $399,995.
Detroit, MI, Motor City saw home prices jump 8.3%. The median sale price of a home was $83,000, a significant 15.3% increase compared to 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest
home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a
resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production.
Los Angeles, CA, The city's 8.6% hike ranked as the second-highest
price increase in the nation with the median home
price at $975,000, a 5.9% increase year-over-year.
San Diego, CA, San Diego registered a whopping 11.2%
price increase for 2023 with the median sale price
sitting at $940,000, a 10% year-over-year increase.
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Home Prices Dip , as Homebuyers Show , Dwindling Interest.
'Newsweek' reports that home sellers
have started to cut prices in an effort
to attract buyers amid lagging demand.
According to a recent analysis by Zillow,
price reductions increased by more than 22%,
reaching the highest rate in the last six years.
Zillow suggests that the price cuts
could indicate dwindling demand.
Price cuts can be a sign
of weakening demand
that foretells softer
price growth ahead, Skylar Olsen, chief economist of Zillow, via 'Newsweek'.
Potential homebuyers may start to see
a market with more options, with the
supply of homes jumping 6.4% in April. .
On an annual basis, the supply of
properties on the market skyrocketed 18%.
According to Skylar Olsen, the chief economist
of Zillow, this represents the "second-largest
annual increase since at least 2019.".
'Newsweek' reports that the housing market
has struggled with affordability issues
as mortgage rates hover above 7%. .
Higher-than-usual costs for borrowing have
depressed activity in the market, with many
buyers reluctant to face high monthly payments.
At the same time, the average price of a home in
April was over $359,000, representing a 4.4%
increase compared to the same time in 2023
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