October 2018 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
October 2018 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update… Almaden Valley real estate is firmly in the grips of the seasonal slowdown. The number of single family homes on the market in October was down to 35 from 39 in September and the number that sold dropped to 22 from 24 over the same time period, indicating that both buyers and sellers are showing less interest as we approach the holiday season. The average price per square foot drop to $659 from $723 the previous month bears out this observation.
When comparing this past month to the same time last year, we see a bit less activity. The number of single family homes on the market is up over 59% from October 2017. I’ve been mentioning in other market reports that sellers have been more active this year, and this number demonstrates that. Sales, however, have cooled slightly: 26 single family homes sold in 2017 versus 22 last month. However, the average price per square foot was $619 in October 2017 versus $659 this past month, which may explain why sales were a bit more brisk in comparison.
Overall, the holiday season tends to be a good time for buyers as inventory is good and competition is not nearly as keen as it is other times of the year. If you are thinking about buying a home, drop an email, text or call and let me show you how YOU can take advantage of the holiday market!
September 2018 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
September 2018 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update… September wrapped up on a quiet note in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The number of single family homes on the market jumped from 33 in August to 39 in September, while the number of homes under contract dropped from 33 to 19 and the number sold remained 24 over the same time period. The drop in pending sales is very likely due to a buying frenzy that happened in August, perhaps buyers trying to beat the next interest rate hike. The average sold price per square foot edged up from $697 in August to $723 in September, indicating that buyers are still keen on Almaden Valley real estate and sellers are responding to the near-record average sale price per sqft by offering their homes to the market.
Observing the trends over the last year and more, it appears that our real estate market is luring home owners to sell and inventory is gradually increasing above the critical levels we’ve gotten used to. Generally speaking, as inventory increases in a seller’s market such as we’ve been experiencing, the balance reaches a point of equilibrium between the number of buyers and the number of homes on the market. Overall, though, we are seeing the seasonal transition to a quieter real estate market.
If you’d like more information about current market trends or are thinking about buying or selling a home in the Almaden Valley, call, text or send me an email and I’ll be glad to help you out!
August 2018 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
August 2018 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update… August was a busy month for buyers of single family homes in Almaden Valley. The number of homes under contract shot up a dramatic 89% from July, while the number of homes on the market dropped 25% during the same timeframe. We saw one of the highest numbers of homes on the market in July, and buyers responded enthusiastically.
We DID see the average price per square foot retract somewhat from July to August, from $713 to $697, but this could easily be a function of the fact that so much inventory came on the market at one time that buyers had more control than we’ve seen.
Traditionally, September is usually the starting month for the holiday cooling trend. After the excitement of the July/August bulge, it will be interesting to see what autumn brings.
If you have any questions about recent market trends or would like to get into the market, give me a call!
