This year is just flying by!
But, let's get down to business... What I see in the month of July's numbers is a little concerning. We have 6 of the 18 cities with, again, lower sales than the previous year, 2 that are equal, and 10 that have increased sales. That is quite an improvement from previous months. Inventory is still very low, with 5 cities having under 2 months of inventory, 11 cities with exactly 2 months, and only one with 3 months. In spite of low inventory, there were a few more homes on the market this July compared with last. As for the pricing, 5 cities were equal to last July's prices or went down, whereas 14 of the cities showed increased sales prices - up 3% to 12%. The cities that decreased sales prices decreased even more than what June's data showed us. From what I see, if you are considering selling and you are in the higher price ranges of your city, I think you need to move quickly: Things are changing. Remember, please that this data reflects entire cities. Your home size, features/upgrades and specific neighborhood within the city might have a different story (I can help you learn more).
So - if you're thinking of buying or selling, the current market is a perfect example of why to seek the assistance of a professional Realtor. Let's talk! We can discuss your best options no matter what side of the real estate fence you're on.
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