In August 2023, home prices in the United States increased by three percent compared to last year to a median price of $420,846 according to data from Redfin. However, the number of homes being sold continues to trend downward, with August 2023 seeing 475,576 homes sold, a 14.5 percent decrease from June 2022.
Here in Michigan, home prices are following a similar trend, with an increase of over five percent compared to last year. The median selling price in August 2023 was $258,100. Similarly on homes sold, the state is mirroring national trends, with the number of homes sold decreasing by 15 percent since last year, with 11,658 homes sold in August 2023.
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