US Real Estate Market: Home Prices Drop in Key Cities
Discover how Kansas City, San Diego, and Miami are seeing more affordable homeownership as real estate prices decline year-over-year.
In certain urban locales across the United States, the real estate market has experienced a notable shift, with home prices taking a delightful dip. Recent insights from Realtor.com reveal that homeownership has become a smidgen more accessible in cities like Kansas City, San Diego, and Miami, where residential property values have plummeted more dramatically than in any other metropolitan area over the past year.
Miami, in particular, has garnered attention for witnessing the most significant year-over-year decline in housing prices last month, as detailed in the report. According to Shutterstock.com, the Sunshine State's vibrant city led the charge with an astonishing 11.7% drop in the median listing price, now resting at $530,000—the largest decrease nationwide. Following closely behind is San Diego, which experienced a 9.1% reduction, bringing its median listing price to a staggering $999,000. Kansas City, not to be outdone, saw an 8.5% decrease, resulting in a new median of $398,050.
These city-specific price reductions are part of a broader national trend, as highlighted in Realtor.com's August housing report, released this past Thursday. Across the country, the median price of homes for sale fell by 1.3%, settling at $429,990. This decline is accompanied by a notable increase in housing inventory and a general market slowdown—August marked the slowest month for home sales in five years, with properties lingering on the market for an average of 53 days.
San Diego also reported the second-highest inventory growth in the nation, with an impressive 80.4% increase, surpassed only by Tampa, which boasted a remarkable 90.1% rise. Miami ranked fourth in new housing development, showcasing a 72.2% uptick in its year-over-year active listing count. Interestingly, despite Kansas City's substantial median price drop, it did not make the top 10 for inventory growth.
For prospective homebuyers, this confluence of factors presents a promising opportunity, as the landscape of homeownership becomes increasingly favorable.
US Real Estate Market: Home Prices Drop in Key Cities
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