The Great Return: How Office Mandates Are Fueling Housing Price Hikes in These 10 Cities
As companies call employees back to the office, housing prices are rising in cities with limited inventory. The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut is expected to lower mortgage rates, increasing purchasing power for homebuyers.
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This has contributed to more buyer competition in several cities across the country. Realtor.com analyzed sale and listing price data from 75 of the largest US metropolitan areas to determine where homes sell for the most above their asking prices.
San Jose leads the nation, with homes selling 6.2% above their asking prices. The city's median home price is $1.3 million. Located just over an hour southeast of San Francisco, near Silicon Valley, San Jose is an attractive place to live, largely due to its vibrant tech scene.
Return-to-office policies from various companies could make the San Jose market even hotter, a local real-estate broker said. Over the past year, Google and Zoom, which have offices in San Jose, shifted from pandemic-era remote work policies to hybrid models, encouraging employees to return to the area.
Amazon, which has offices near the city, also announced a nationwide mandate for all corporate employees to return to the office full-time starting in January. Lex Orosco, a real-estate broker at Real Silicon Valley, told Business Insider that as tech workers return to the Bay Area, sale prices will likely rise, especially if interest rates continue to fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current state of the housing market in the US?
The US housing market is experiencing increased competition among buyers, particularly in cities with limited inventory.
How are office mandates affecting the housing market?
Office mandates are driving up housing prices in cities with limited inventory as more people move closer to their workplaces.
What is the impact of interest rate cuts on the housing market?
Interest rate cuts are expected to lower mortgage rates, increasing purchasing power for homebuyers and driving up housing prices.
Which cities are experiencing the highest price hikes in the housing market?
According to Realtor.com, San Jose leads the nation, with homes selling 6.2% above their asking prices.
What is the outlook for the housing market in the coming weeks?
The real-estate market is expected to heat up even more as people move from far areas to be closer to work, and interest rates continue to fall.
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