November 2017 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

November 2017 Almaden Valley real estate market update… Almaden Valley real estate is experiencing the expected seasonal lull. The numbers of single family homes on the market, under contract and sold are down from October. Price per square foot dropped as well, from $619 in October to $590 in November, indicating that demand has softened, something we entirely expect to see this time of year as both buyers and sellers ease back from the market for the holidays.

When we compare November 2016 with November 2017, we can see that overall demand is strengthening. The number of active single family listings on the market in November 2016 was 29, as compared to 15 in November 2017. This gives us a pretty strong indication that inventory is tight. Price per square foot is up 4.6% this year at $590, compared to $564 last year. Although the number of homes that sold remained virtually unchanged during this timeframe, the number of homes under contract was dramatically higher this year (24 as compared to 19 the same time last year) despite fewer homes being on the market.

We should start seeing more buyers and sellers entering the market starting in January, but we’ve now entered what is likely to be the slowest time of the market. Prices are generally lower during the holidays than other times of the year, due to the slowdown in buyer activity. Now is a great time for buyers who are willing to sacrifice a bit of selection for favorable prices. If you’d like to know how you can take advantage of the holiday lull for YOUR home purchase, email, text or call me and let me show you how!