For Week Ending June 5, 2021

Fannie Mae’s new refinancing program, RefiNow™, which offers qualifying homeowners with a Fannie Mae-owned mortgage new options for refinancing their loans, officially starts on June 5th. Borrowers at or below 80% of the area’s median income may qualify for this new program, which can lower interest rates and reduce monthly payments by $50 or more. Homeowners can learn more about qualifications and their options by contacting their lender or visiting KnowYourOptions.com.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending June 5:

• New Listings decreased 3.5% to 1,704
• Pending Sales decreased 21.3% to 1,185
• Inventory decreased 44.3% to 5,892

For the month of April:

• Median Sales Price increased 10.2% to $336,250
• Days on Market decreased 34.0% to 31
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 3.4% to 103.3%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 47.6% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.

For Week Ending May 29, 2021

According to Black Knight, mortgage loan delinquency rates are continuing to decline, with the national delinquency rate falling to 4.66% in its April survey from 5.02% in March. While the continued decline of delinquency rates is a positive sign, nearly 1.8 million first-lien mortgages remain seriously delinquent, which is 1.3 million more than before the pandemic.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending May 29:

• New Listings increased 2.0% to 1,515
• Pending Sales increased 30.6% to 1,673
• Inventory decreased 45.4% to 5,837

For the month of April:

• Median Sales Price increased 10.2% to $336,250
• Days on Market decreased 34.0% to 31
• Percent of Original List Price Received increased 3.4% to 103.3%
• Months Supply of Homes For Sale decreased 47.6% to 1.1

All comparisons are to 2020

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.