US Home Prices Tick Down in April Amid Persistently High Mortgage Rates

Home prices fell by 0.1 percent month over month in April across the United States as buyers hesitated to purchase properties, real estate brokerage Redfin said in a May 20 statement.
The 0.1 percent decline was the first monthly fall in home prices since September 2022. Redfin senior economist Sheharyar Bokhari attributed the relatively flat month-over-month home prices to lower demand and more properties on the market.
“Buyers are adopting a wait-and-see approach, with the impact of U.S. tariff policies and a potential recession weighing heavily on their decision to make major purchases,” said the brokerage.
“The total number of homes for sale is at a five-year high, mainly because homes aren’t selling. That’s leading sellers to offer concessions at near-record levels.”…