, the national median home price rose 14.4% year-over-year in September to $333,900, the largest annual increase recorded since Redfin begin tracking in 2012.
While the housing market historically slows during the fall months, such seasonal trends aren't applicable to the 2020 market. "Demand typically abates in late summer and early fall, but seasonal patterns don't stand a chance against the other factors motivating homebuyers this year. Homebuyers are seeking spacious homes in areas outside big cities to accommodate homeschooling and remote work. That plus low mortgage rates and record-low inventory are fueling historically high price growth and the fastest market in recent history," Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather was quoted in the report.
Low mortgage rates and the pandemic-driven desire for more space have sparked low inventory and soaring demand, which is driving up prices.The report, which analyzed the year-over-year change in median sales price in September in the largest US metros, found that no metro saw home prices decline, while Connecticut had two of the top 10 hottest markets, including the top spot overall.
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