April 2022 Market Update
Most notably, while sales volume is up 3.8% year-over-year, the first quarter of 2022 has seen sales volume return to more average levels
Most notably, while sales volume is up 3.8% year-over-year, the first quarter of 2022 has seen sales volume return to more average levels
It is most notable that while there is still a significant shortage of homes available in inventory, the market is showings signs of moving back to a state of relative equilibrium. Prices remain strong though marketing times are increasing significantly. This is likely due to seasonality of the market (see graph “Number of Sales by Month”), combined with high interest rates.
The primary factor in the residential market is a significant shortage of supply of homes in inventory. Many properties are experiencing multiple-offer situations and sale prices well above list. Most of these properties have been extensively updated, and it appears most buyers are willing to pay a significant premium for updates.
This shows a decrease in the number of sales of 394 homes or -19.4%. The median sale prices saw a 8.4% increase year-over-year. There are currently 173 homes on the market with an average marketing time of 85 days. This results in a 1.2-month supply of homes in inventory, which is a significant shortage relative to historical supply demand relationships in this market. Please note that the average marketing time of active listings is significantly above the average for closed sales in the prior 12 months.
This shows a decrease in the number of sales of 365 homes or -17.9%. The median sale prices saw a 6.9% increase year-over-year. There are currently 150 homes on the market with an average marketing time of 79 days. This results in a 1.1-month supply of homes in inventory, which is a significant shortage relative to historical supply demand relationships in this market.
While closing volume for August 2023 recovered to a level closer to the average total sales volume is down 12.5% year-over-year.
While sales volume for June was strong, volume for July was the lowest in the prior 6 years with 13.6% fewer closings than July 2022. Overall, sales volume for the year is down 36.4%
It is most note worthy that while the sales volume for the first five months of the year was down significantly, June of 2023 saw a higher number of sales than in June of the prior two years.