August 2023 Market Update
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%
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 notable that there is a significant shortage of homes in inventory, which is putting upward pressure on sales prices. This is most likely due to the combination of pent-up demand being released as well as buyers pushing to get under contract in anticipation of rising interest rates. It is also significant that sales volume for the month of April is at a 5-year low and the rate at which home values are increasing is slowing. This could be a potential indicator of the market moving closer to a state of balance as higher interest rates push some buyers out of the market.
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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.
Most notable is that sales volume is significantly down when compared to the same months in years prior. April saw a 44% decrease in sales volume when compared to May of 2022. The year-to-date sales volume is down approximately 28% when compared to 2022 as well.
Most notable is that sales volume is significantly down when compared to the same months in years prior. April saw a 20% decrease in sales volume when compared to April of 2022. The year-to-date sales volume is down approximately 22% when compared to 2022 as well.
Most notable is that there were only a reported 93 sales in March, which is a 33.6% decrease when compared to the 5-year average of sales volume for the month of March.
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.