Average Home Sale Price Hits Record High

From 2020 to 2021 the median home sale price increased 16% year-over-year. According to Redfin, the median home sale price is currently sitting at $331,590. Offers to buy existing homes are coming in fast and furious, with nearly 40% of homes being sold over asking price. This number is an all-time high and 15% higher year-over-year compared to 2020. Most experts believe that home prices will remain high even after mortgage rates have risen in the last few months because inventory remains extremely low. As building materials can start being produced at higher levels through facility reopening, new homes can be built quicker and the inventory of new homes should level with demand allowing prices to stabilize.