Denver Real Estate Market Update January 2016

The latest Denver Real Estate Market Update & Stats for December 2015 are below and our new Quick glance December Snapshot is inserted below as well

The market has continued to slow to a normal winter pace with very seasonal activity in most price ranges. Active inventory is up 3.9% from this time last year but still historically very low. Homes have begun to start hitting the market the past few days which will give sellers more competition, buyers more homes to choose from and start the annual inventory increase.

It continues to be a different market with Days on Market closer to 60-180 days when you are $500K to over $1Million range. Homes in the Under $500k range are also seeing days on markets longer than 30-45 days in some areas now, which was unheard of just 6 months ago. Average days on market for December was 42 days for Single Family Homes.

The Market ended December with another decrease in inventory, decreasing 23.43% from November 2015. The inventory of homes available for sale usually increases starting in January and peaks around July.

Here are some of the headlines that we are currently seeing from the latest data:

-          The December 2015 month end inventory of unsold home Single Family Homes & Condos is at 3,993 homes down 23.43% from November 2015 but up 3.90% from December 2014.

       -      3,148 Single Family Homes were on the market as of December 31, 2015

-          Single Family Inventory levels are up 2.17% from the historically low inventory levels we saw 1 year ago

-          4,259 homes sold/closed in December 2015 up 22.31% from November 2015

-          Sales volume increased to $1.6 Billion for December 2015

With inventory continuing to decrease and interest rates still hovering around 4%-4.5%, we should see a normal stream of seasonal buyers throughout the beginning of 2016 with less homes to choose from.

Multiple offers are still happening in the lower price ranges in good areas, full price is still possible for homes with good upgrades, locations or homes priced well, especially in the mid to lower price ranges. Some homes in the middle ranges are beginning to sit for 30+ days now if not priced well, a change from last year.

Feel free to forward our market update to everyone you know and spread the word.

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like any more specific information.

                                            7 COUNTY METROPOLITAN DENVER MARKET UPDATE

JANUARY, 2016

By the numbers: 

-          The inventory of available homes for sale is 3,993 homes at December month end

-          2,177 homes came onto the market

-          2,655 homes went under contract

-          4,259 homes closed

-          Median sold price $315,000

-          Average sold price $371,450

-          Closed dollar volume of $1.6 Billion. 

Monthly Market Recap: 

Single Family:                                                                       

Active Inventory is 3,148                                                      

Sold Homes is 2,985                                                                          

Average Price is $411,873                                         

Median Price is $345,000                                          

Average Days on Market is 42                                                          

Condo:

Active Inventory is 845

Sold Homes is 1,274

Average Price is $276,739

Median Price is $223,000

Average Days on Market is 37

Year To Date Market Recap:

Single Family:                                                                       

Sold Homes is 37,680                                                            

Average Sold Price is $404,825                                            

Median Sold Price is $346,000                                  

Average Days on Market is 31                                  

Condo:

Sold Homes is 15,801

Average Sold Price is $257,715

Median Sold Price is $211,000

Average Days on Market is 27

Market Facts:

2015 was a record setting year with 53,481 homes sold and a closed dollar volume of $19.3 Billion.  Happy New Year and whether you are a Seller or a Buyer, be prepared as Metro Denver is now one of the top destination cities in the United States.  In closing the year and looking forward into 2016, the top concerns are tight inventory, home affordability, appraisal issues, tight credit, and TRID.

Advice to Sellers:

Happy New Year - 2016 is here and as a Seller, what can you expect from the Denver home market?  Overall the Denver home market will continue to move forward; but at a slower pace than 2015.  Buyer demand will continue to be strong as Denver is now a destination city.  Price appreciation is not expected to be as great as in 2015.  New household formations will continue to increase and multi generations will look to buy.  Denver will see more Buyers from all over the world.  Denver will continue to be in the top 10 home markets in 2016.  Consumers will continue to focus on home ownership.  New home builders will focus on increasing the availability of their new homes and try to reduce the time needed to build a new home.

Buyers today are savvier and more educated when it comes to home markets.  Sellers need to be prepared. Home closing time frames are now increasing by at least a week.  As a Seller, do not forget the home selling basics, make your plan and stick to it initially and then adjust as the market adjusts.

Seller preparation includes a good pricing comparison analysis, instructions on staging if needed, what are the top improvements, and a conversation on how the market functions.  As such, the homeowner looking to sell a home needs a professional who is a local expert, market knowledgeable, and can assist in the Professional plan to sell one’s home.   

Advice to Buyers:

Happy New Year - 2016 is here and as a Buyer, what can you expect from the Denver home market?  2016 will bring increased home mortgage interest rates, continuous changes to the closing process, home price appreciation at a reduced rate, strong Buyer demand as Denver is now a destination city, an increase in household formations, more and more Buyer competition will come from all over the world, and market conditions that may challenge all.  The definition of what makes a home is dramatically evolving from tiny home to multi generational.  Create your home buying plan and stick to it.

Know what you want in a home, where you want to live, and what price range you can afford.  Complete the pre-qualification process so you know the price range that you qualify for when you are purchasing a home.  Be prepared, manage your expectations, and be open to looking at the entire Denver market.  Reach out to a Professional today about your best options and opportunities to participate and succeed in the purchase of your “Dream” home.