Pending home sales slowed in January.
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Redfin found in the fourth quarter that investors were busy scooping up low-cost housing.
Migration patterns shift amid climate concerns, with air quality emerging as a factor in homebuying decisions.
Largest decline in four months coincides with mortgage rate creep.
Homeowners showed a greater willingness to list their homes in January 2024.
Severe winter weather impacted real estate activity, leading to an 8% decline in pending home sales.
Redfin and First American Data & Analytics reports reveal changing dynamics in real estate.
Median mortgage payment of $2,361 reported during the four weeks ending Dec. 31, marking a $372 per month decrease.
Affordability, remote work constraints, and shifting destination preferences contribute to the decline in homebuyers' relocations.
Housing market struggles with affordability as home ownership costs remain high.