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Record High Monthly Housing Payments Put Chill in U.S. Spring Selling Season
Based on new data from Redfin, the median U.S. monthly housing payment hit an all-time high of $2,894 during the four weeks ending May 5, 2024, up 14% from a year earlier, and home prices rose 4.5% to their own record high.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Continue to Climb in Early May, Fifth Consecutive Week
Based on the most recent survey from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. stood at 7.22 percent as of May 2, 2024.
Most Popular U.S. Home Remodeling Projects Revealed
Based on the National Association of Home Builders newly released Remodelers Survey, results revealed that bathroom and kitchen remodels remain the most popular projects in 2024.
U.S. Home Price Appreciation Accelerated in February
Like many economic metrics, the journey toward stabilizing the U.S. housing market is fraught with challenges. Although there has been a modest recovery in home sales and inventories from last year's lows, elevated mortgage rates continue to hamper affordability, deterring many potential buyers.
