April 2021 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
The Almaden Valley residential real estate market continues to skyrocket. Average price per square foot has reached record levels. In fact, April’s $895/sqft represents a major jump from the previous month’s $795/sqft.
We HAVE seen a dramatic jump in homes coming onto the market. In March, there were 12 single family residences listed for sale while in April, we saw 20. But inventory is so tight and buyers so keen that this 67% increase in inventory was snapped up, leaving buyers clamoring for more. Homes are lasting an average of ten days on the market before finding a buyer, often after spirited bidding wars.
Although many people are expressing concern about a potential bubble burst, this soaring real estate market is quite different from the bubble and burst of the early 2000’s. The Great Recession was caused in part by a mad rush for homes fueled by easy money from banks. Our current vigorous market is fueled in part by historically low interest rates and a shortage of homes due to builders having been slow to pick up their building pace after the recession.
It’s a great time to be a seller. Buyers, however, aren’t left out of the good times. The aforementioned historically low interest rates make it quite attractive to jump into the market. If you are thinking about selling or buying, contact me and let me show how I can help YOU make the best of this wild market!
