7 COUNTY METROPOLITAN DENVER MARKET UPDATE
AUGUST, 2016
By the numbers, the inventory of available homes for sale is:
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6,858 homes at July month end
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6,449 homes came onto the market
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5,158 homes went under contract
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4,942 homes closed
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Median sold price $350,000
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Average sold price $408,372
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Closed dollar volume of $2.02 Billion.
Monthly Market Recap:
Single Family:
Active Inventory is 5,413
Sold Homes is 3,542
Average Price is $457,388
Median Price is $388,000
Average Days on Market is 25
Condo:
Active Inventory is 1,445
Sold Homes is 1,400
Average Price is $284,361
Median Price is $242,000
Average Days on Market is 22
Year To Date Market
Recap:
Single Family:
Sold Homes is 21,329
Average Sold Price is $441,675
Median Sold Price is $380,000
Average Days on Market is 33
Condo:
Sold Homes is 9,076
Average Sold Price is $286,074
Median Sold Price is $236,400
Average Days on Market is 32
Market Facts:
The July home market changed from June. July is now the month most popular for
vacations and active listings stay on the market longer due to less focus on
the home hunt and more focus on family time, birthdays, etc. Multiple offers have slowed down and the July
showings have decreased. Appraisers are
now impacting closing dates. Mortgage
interest rates continue to remain low.
New home builders are changing their products. As always, be prepared.
Advice to Sellers:
The Denver Seller’s market is showing a slowdown in July and
Buyer’s were more focused on vacations and family activities. With sales slowing and the inventory of
active listings reaching its seasonal peak, the Denver home market is
changing. It is time as a Seller to
focus on the following six (6) items:
(1) stage the yard, (2) clean, clean, clean, (3) remodel or upgrade, (4)
de-clutter and stage your home, (5) use professional photographs and videos,
and (6) price effectively. Always
remember that as a Seller you need to leave a great lasting impression on all
Buyers when they are shown your home.
Home builders are now changing their product line; so, this may be new
competition.
The Denver home market is seeing a decrease in showings,
fewer multiple offers, and buyers who are cognizant of the market change. Yes, buyers want to own a home; but with more
homes available on the market, they are looking at all active listings within
their home choices.
Seller preparation
includes a good pricing comparison analysis, instructions on staging, what are
the top improvements, introduction to a net sheet to understand the bottom
line, 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, is hyper local market knowledgeable,
and can assist in the Professional plan to sell one’s home.
Advice to Buyers:
The Denver home market currently feels slightly more
balanced in certain areas. July was a
month that saw fewer Buyers in the market due to vacations and other family
activities. In most cases school
districts have now started the new season.
Be prepared to act quickly, create your home buying plan, and stick to
it.
A review of recent articles and blogs indicate that the
mortgage interest rates may increase, so Buyers should find out how much they
can borrow with these proposed changes.
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.
