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- Single Family inventory is down 22.3% from August 2015.
- Good news, New Foreclosure numbers have been on a downslide since March and down by 13% from last year.
- Days on the Market is 73; this number is slightly up since April.
- Pending sales are up by 11% from last year and pretty consistent to last month.
- Single Family average price of $271,023 for the month of July is 4% higher than July of 2016.
| Month/Year | Inventory | New Listing | Solds |
| June 2017 | 44,935 | 14,969 | 11,400 |
| July 2017 | 44,465 | 13,298 | 10,129 |
| August 2017 | 39,622 | 9,208 | 5,044 |
The Federal Reserve, FNMA, NAR and most economist would suggest rate increase this year to approximately 4.75-5%. Buyer power decrease by 10% with every 1% interest rate gain. Buying now is still a good move for buyers even in a low inventory market.
What Should Seller’s do in this Market?
- Know the price trends. Overpricing is a mistake in today’s market.
- Be positioned as the best conditioned home. You will get top dollar this way.
- Stay positive, It only takes one buyer!
What Should Buyer’s do in this Market?
- Become the most attractive buyer by being pre-approved for your loan.
- Be ready to buy, don’t hesitate when you find the right property.
- Stay positive, the right home is out there waiting for you.
