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May 2016 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

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Sellers are coming out in force in the Almaden Valley real estate market. As of Thursday, June 9, there are 65 single family homes listed for sale on the MLS, a number we haven’t seen on our weekly tracking report since 2012!

Sales are up as well. Although the number of sold single family homes is down from last month by about 33% and from April 2015 by about 24%, pending sales is up significantly; over 34% since last month, and a whopping nearly 46% from the same month last year!

We are also seeing prices increasing as well, with a jump from $566/sq.ft. last month to $605/sq.ft. Prices are up from the same time last year, when they were $592/sq.ft.

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February 2015 Almaden Valley Market Update

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The seasonal holiday slowdown we see in Almaden Valley real estate is firmly behind us, and February sales data shows we are on target to hit our usual high time in spring. Sellers are putting homes on the market (albeit in not enough numbers to satisfy buyer demand) and the dramatic increase in pending sales demonstrates that buyers are ready to buy.

Although the number of homes offered for sale is still too low for the demand, they are up when we compare data from the same time last year. However, despite the fact that the number of homes for sale in February 2015 was 12% higher than it was in February 2014, the fact that the number of homes sold during this same time frame increased almost 19% indicates that buyers are eager for more inventory.

The slight drop in average price per square foot that we saw in January more than recovered in February. In December 2014, it was $536/sq.ft., edging downward slightly in January to $525/sq.ft. and rebounding to $541/sq.ft. last month. This is the highest we’ve seen it since September 2014 when the average price per square foot topped $554, a market high for the past several years.

Almaden Valley real estate remains firmly a seller’s market. If you are thinking about selling, give me a call, text or email and let me show you how I can help you get the most for your home!

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October 2014 Market Update

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Almaden Valley real estate continues to strongly favor sellers despite being in the midst of the seasonal slowdown. Although the number of sold single family homes in October 2014 (16) is down significantly from October 2013 (28), the average price per square foot has increased over 9% over the same time period ($507 versus $459.) This price increase indicates that buyers continue to be bullish on Almaden Valley single family homes.

Although many buyers and sellers choose to postpone entering the real estate market during the holidays, now can be the perfect time to market a home. With many sellers pulling their homes from the market this time of year and many more deferring offering their homes for sale, the decreasing competition for buyers can work out to a seller’s advantage. If you are thinking about selling your Almaden Valley home, give me a call or send me an email and let me show you how I can help sell your home!

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September Market Update

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Almaden Valley real estate continued the annual holiday cooling trend in September, although we did see a bit of an upswing in the number of single family homes in pending status (ie had accepted offers.) When we compare September 2014 with September 2013, we see that the number of single family homes for sale and those that have sold have dropped significantly from the same time last year yet the number of homes that are pending has remained virtually the same. This indicates that Almaden Valley real estate is still in demand despite the drop in inventory. The average price has reached a high point of about $550/sq. ft. which merely supports the fact that buyers are still bullish about homes here.

Although many sellers think that the real estate market softens during the holidays, numbers indicate that buyers are actively looking for homes this time of the year. It could actually be in a home seller’s best interest to market their homes NOW, when other home sellers are taking their homes off the market or deferring sales until the holiday season are over. Fewer homes on the market mean less competition for hungry buyers.

If you are thinking about selling your home, give me a call or send me a message and let me show you how I can help you take advantage of this special time of the year!

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August Market Update

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If historic trends are any indication, Almaden Valley real estate is entering the holiday season right on time. Generally speaking, August/September sees the number of homes on the market and under contract drop until they bottom out in around December. In looking at data over the last several years, it looks like we’re right on time.

When studying the market over the last two years, one thing that stands out is that the number of homes on the market has dropped significantly, but the number that have sold has remained fairly stable as the graph demonstrates. The first week of September 2012 saw 59 single family homes for sale in the MLS. The same time in 2013 saw 42 homes, and this week there were 30. 35 single family homes had sold in August 2012, 54 in August 2013 and 39 last month.

Although we are entering the traditionally slower-paced holiday season, buyers are still eager to purchase. Now is an excellent time for sellers to put their homes on the market. Since the trend is for home owners to wait until the post-holiday season upswing to list their homes, those who do so now will face less competition for buyers.

If you would like to know how you can take advantage of the unique nature of Almaden Valley real estate, contact me and let me show you how I can help!

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July Almaden Valley Market Update

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Almaden Valley real estate continues to be a strong seller’s market. The surge in inventory of single family homes that we saw the beginning of June has all but evaporated, although it has increased slightly from last week. We’ve been experiencing a shortage of inventory for the better part of two years, which could explain why there is so much pent-up demand from buyers. Homes continue to sell at a brisk rate; the average days on market for Almaden Valley single family homes was 20 days in July. The average days on market in July 2013 was 23, but in July 2009 it was a 72 days, a stunning difference when compared to our recent market activity!

The average price per square foot withdrew somewhat in July, dropping slightly below levels to $521 from a high of $538 in June. Although we DID see a decrease, the overall trend is upward, and it is common to see months of increase followed by months of slight downward pressure.

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June Almaden Valley Market Update

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Inventory remains tight for Almaden Valley single family homes, with 39 available Monday July 14 versus 42 about a month ago. The number of homes under contract dropped from 57 to 42 over the same time frame, a clear indication that demand for homes is exceeding demand. The average price per square foot increased to $543 in June, up $16/sq.ft. from the previous month.

When we look at numbers from a year ago, we can see how hot the market is. The average price per square foot in June 2013 was $480, compared with the afore-mentioned $523 in June 2014, indicating a strong demand. With only about one month’s worth of inventory on the market, all indications are that we are in a strong seller’s market.

If you are thinking about selling your Almaden Valley home, call, email or text message me and let me show you how you can take maximum advantage of our unique market.

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May Almaden Valley Market Update

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Almaden Valley real estate is definitely a seller’s market. The number of single family homes put on the market increased from April 2014, but buyer demand rose to the occasion, and the number of homes with accepted contracts also increased. The average price per square foot has edged upwards as well, from $519/sq.ft. in April to $527/sq.ft. in May. Inventory is incredibly tight; with current buyer activity, there is just about one month’s worth of homes to meet the demand.

Increasing prices plus scarce inventory means that now is a GREAT time to put your Almaden Valley home on the market. If you would like additional information on how I can help you take advantage of this incredible market, give me a call or send me an email.

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April Almaden Valley Market Update

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Almaden Valley Real Estate single family sales volume dropped from March in an up-and-down pattern that we’ve been seeing this time of year for quite some time. However, the average price per square foot continues a gradual increase. At $519.80/square foot, the average price increased over 5% from March and over 18% from the same time last year.

The number of distressed (ie short sale, auction and bank-owned) has held steady at the same low level for quite some time, indicating that this aspect of Almaden Valley Real Estate has stabilized. Interest rates fluctuate slightly from week to week but have remained fairly stable as well.

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March Almaden Valley Market Update

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The Almaden Valley real estate market is continuing to warm up after the winter season slowdown in its usual, predictable pattern. Although the number of available and sold single family listings are lower than they were this time last year, the number of pending sales is significantly higher. The average price per square foot ($511) in February 2014 is the highest we’ve seen it in several years. This combined with the higher pending sales indicates pent-up demand that built up during the winter slow-down.

 

 

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