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According to Redfin's latest Housing Market Update, inclement weather that froze parts of the U.S. slowed overall homebuying activity recently. Conversely, agents in warmer regions report that buyers and sellers remain active, despite mortgage rates remaining in the high-6% range.

According to a recent Realtor.com survey, more than half of all first-time homebuyers indicated that now is a good time to buy, as moderating price growth and mortgage rates are expected to help improve affordability throughout 2024.

A new report notes that 2023 foreclosure filings were up from 2022 but still below pre-pandemic levels. "Reflecting on 2023, we see the recent rise in foreclosure activity as a market correction rather than a cause for alarm. It signals a return to more traditional patterns after years of volatility," said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.

While the total number of listings is down year-over-year, a new Redfin report revealed that mortgage applications are rising as more home sellers list their homes on the market, offering buyers a lower rate from their October-high and more inventory to choose from.

The median mortgage payment dropped by the end of 2023, which has allowed some buyers who had been sitting on the sidelines to finally dive back into the housing market.

Increased home listings and declining mortgage rates are breathing early signs of life into the homebuying market according to a new analysis from Redfin.

“Mortgage rates are dropping due to easing inflation and investors betting the Fed will cut interest rates sooner than expected," said Redfin Economics Research Lead Chen Zhao. “Declining rates, along with a sizable year-over-year increase in new listings, are leading to more favorable conditions for some buyers."

On the one hand, new listings are up year-over-year. On the other, buyers are entering the market in droves, offsetting gains. Click through for more on Redfin’s most recent Market Report.

New commentary from Fannie Mae revealed the ESR Group is warning that while rates are moving rapidly again, they are expected to weigh on consumption and business investments over time. Experts now project a significant slowing trend in economic growth through the end of the year and into 2024.

While a slight increase in new listings offers potential buyers more housing inventory to choose from, Redfin has found that many are backing out of the market, as mortgage rates sit near levels last seen two decades ago.