Home demand falls as year-end activity cools

Bright Insights, January 2022: Sales prices continue to rise despite typical seasonal slowdown ahead of the spring market; sellers’ market holds firm.

January 12,  2022

Meghan Devine

The latest insights from the Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index and the Monthly Market Reports are posted every month here at: BrightMLS.com/MarketInsights
 

Mid-Atlantic housing markets continue to show signs of strength, with the median sales price up in all three markets compared to a year ago.

Affordability remains a barrier for many buyers as home price appreciation continues to exceed wages, and inflation reduces purchasing power. However, sales are down just slightly from the frenzied pace of 12 months ago, and it remains a sellers’ market.

 
How did the market perform in December? Download the Monthly Market Reports:

WASHINGTON D.C. METRO BALTIMORE METRO PHILADELPHIA METRO


DC Metro Home Sales and Median Prices December 2021


Baltimore Metro Home Sales and Median Prices December 2021


Philadelphia Metro Home Sales and Median Prices December 2021

 
Higher-priced single-family homes, which recorded some of the strongest demand last year, saw the largest drop in December.

Buyer demand was down among all types of homes for each metro area in December, reflecting a typical seasonal slowdown when many would-be buyers defer their search until spring.

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WASHINGTON-D.C.-METRO
BALTIMORE-METRO
PHILADELPHIA-METRO
 

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