Westlake OH residential home sales report and guide for homeowners, sellers, and buyers. This report details both local and national housing trends as a tool for potential buyers and sellers.
The document provides an overview of the Northeast Ohio real estate market in early 2015. It finds that home prices have risen 4.8% over the last year, with the average sale price reaching $130,000. The number of homes sold is up 3.9% compared to the first quarter of 2014. Inventory remains low at 5 months supply, with fewer foreclosures and short sales contributing to stabilization. The market is becoming more favorable for sellers, though some suburbs remain balanced or tight.
Northeast Ohio Home Sales Report -1Q, YTD 2016Lisa Humenik
This document provides a summary of home sales trends in Cuyahoga County, Ohio for the first quarter of 2016. Some key points:
- Home sales were up 16.1% compared to the same period in 2015. Pending home sales were up 37.4%.
- The number of homes for sale decreased 3.6% compared to a year ago, while the average sales price increased 2.3% to $134,000.
- New home listings increased 14% compared to the first quarter of 2015, a sign that more homes may come on the market in 2016.
- Overall the real estate market in Cuyahoga County remains strong, with continued sales growth and modest price increases expected
STRONG MARKET CONTINUES—While August homes sales in Dane County did not set records like June and July, the 713 sales are slightly more than 2014, keeping the year-to-date total 13.8% ahead of last year. For the first eight months, total sales in 2015 are second highest on record, exceeded only by those in 2005 (which also is the record year for annual sales).
New listings are keeping pace with 2014 yet the number of active residential listings is still very much on the lean side. The supply of active inventory is 3.3 months compared to 4.8 months at this same time in 2014 and 2013. Generally a six-month supply is considered to represent a balanced market between buyers and sellers.
Residential real estate market report. Review of current Macro market trends and their potential affects on real estate markets. Focus on Northern CA counties including Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo & San Joaquin.
Annie Williams Real Estate Report Nov-Dec 2015Jon Weaver
California home sales to increase slightly, while prices post slowest gain in five years. California’s housing market will continue to improve into 2016, but a shortage of homes on the market and a crimp in housing affordability also will persist,
according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2016 California Housing Market Forecast”.
Annie Williams Real Estate Report May-June 2017Jon Weaver
After a period of lower prices last year, median home prices in San Francisco increased in the last two months. The sales to list price ratio has remained over 100% for 51 months, indicating a strong seller's market. Average days on market was 26 days in April, lower than the average of 41 days since 2000. Home sales dropped 28.4% from March to April and were down 8.1% from the previous year, which analysts attribute to low inventory levels at the beginning of the peak spring selling season.
Annie Williams: Real Estate Report July/Aug 2013Jon Weaver
- The San Francisco housing market saw a slight dip in June, with the median home price falling below $1 million to $960,000, though prices are still up 7% from the previous peak in June 2007. Mortgage rates have also been rising.
- Condo sales were down 28.8% from May, with the median price at $780,000, up 9.5% from the previous year.
- Foreclosure activity remains very low, with no default notices filed in May and only 4 notice of sales, continuing the trend of improving foreclosure numbers in the city.
The San Francisco real estate market was very slow in
January, picked up a bit in February, and then took off
in March. It appears that this upward trend will carry into the
second quarter of 2017. Already in the first couple weeks
of April we’re seeing an acceleration in activity.
The document provides an overview of the Northeast Ohio real estate market in early 2015. It finds that home prices have risen 4.8% over the last year, with the average sale price reaching $130,000. The number of homes sold is up 3.9% compared to the first quarter of 2014. Inventory remains low at 5 months supply, with fewer foreclosures and short sales contributing to stabilization. The market is becoming more favorable for sellers, though some suburbs remain balanced or tight.
Northeast Ohio Home Sales Report -1Q, YTD 2016Lisa Humenik
This document provides a summary of home sales trends in Cuyahoga County, Ohio for the first quarter of 2016. Some key points:
- Home sales were up 16.1% compared to the same period in 2015. Pending home sales were up 37.4%.
- The number of homes for sale decreased 3.6% compared to a year ago, while the average sales price increased 2.3% to $134,000.
- New home listings increased 14% compared to the first quarter of 2015, a sign that more homes may come on the market in 2016.
- Overall the real estate market in Cuyahoga County remains strong, with continued sales growth and modest price increases expected
STRONG MARKET CONTINUES—While August homes sales in Dane County did not set records like June and July, the 713 sales are slightly more than 2014, keeping the year-to-date total 13.8% ahead of last year. For the first eight months, total sales in 2015 are second highest on record, exceeded only by those in 2005 (which also is the record year for annual sales).
New listings are keeping pace with 2014 yet the number of active residential listings is still very much on the lean side. The supply of active inventory is 3.3 months compared to 4.8 months at this same time in 2014 and 2013. Generally a six-month supply is considered to represent a balanced market between buyers and sellers.
Residential real estate market report. Review of current Macro market trends and their potential affects on real estate markets. Focus on Northern CA counties including Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo & San Joaquin.
Annie Williams Real Estate Report Nov-Dec 2015Jon Weaver
California home sales to increase slightly, while prices post slowest gain in five years. California’s housing market will continue to improve into 2016, but a shortage of homes on the market and a crimp in housing affordability also will persist,
according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2016 California Housing Market Forecast”.
Annie Williams Real Estate Report May-June 2017Jon Weaver
After a period of lower prices last year, median home prices in San Francisco increased in the last two months. The sales to list price ratio has remained over 100% for 51 months, indicating a strong seller's market. Average days on market was 26 days in April, lower than the average of 41 days since 2000. Home sales dropped 28.4% from March to April and were down 8.1% from the previous year, which analysts attribute to low inventory levels at the beginning of the peak spring selling season.
Annie Williams: Real Estate Report July/Aug 2013Jon Weaver
- The San Francisco housing market saw a slight dip in June, with the median home price falling below $1 million to $960,000, though prices are still up 7% from the previous peak in June 2007. Mortgage rates have also been rising.
- Condo sales were down 28.8% from May, with the median price at $780,000, up 9.5% from the previous year.
- Foreclosure activity remains very low, with no default notices filed in May and only 4 notice of sales, continuing the trend of improving foreclosure numbers in the city.
The San Francisco real estate market was very slow in
January, picked up a bit in February, and then took off
in March. It appears that this upward trend will carry into the
second quarter of 2017. Already in the first couple weeks
of April we’re seeing an acceleration in activity.
Buoyed by stronger economy, California housing market accelerates in March as...weakhamper1200
California's housing market continued to strengthen in March, with both home sales and prices increasing from the previous month and year. Existing home sales rose 6.3% annually to 391,680 units. The median home price jumped 9.2% from February to $468,550, the highest in seven months. Inventory remained tight, with months of supply falling to 3.8 from 5 months in February. Stronger economic conditions and job growth are contributing to the accelerating housing market.
Annie Williams Market Trends July-Aug 2015Jon Weaver
After reaching new all-time highs in May, the median prices for single-family, re-sale homes backed off a bit in June.
Nevertheless, the median home price has been higher than the year before for the past thirty-eight months straight. The median home price has stayed over $1MM for fifteen of the past seventeen months.
Annie Williams Market Trends Jan-Feb 2014Jon Weaver
The document is a real estate market report from Annie Williams, a real estate agent, covering trends in the San Francisco housing market. It provides statistics on home and condo sales prices, sales, inventory, and foreclosure activity. In December, the median home price rose 12.3% year-over-year to $954,500, while home sales increased 2.5% year-over-year. The median condo price rose 4.2% to $750,000, but condo sales fell 20.3% year-over-year. Foreclosure activity continued declining from the previous year.
San Francisco Real Estate Housing Market January 2017Ronny Budiutama
- Residential real estate activity in San Francisco saw an increase in the median sales price of single family homes of 7.1% in January 2017 compared to January 2016, but a decrease of 5.7% for condominiums.
- New listings were down 24.6% for single family homes and 7.5% for condominiums in January 2017 versus January 2016.
- Pending sales decreased 9.1% for single family homes but increased 0.7% for condominiums in January 2017 compared to January 2016.
The Robb Fleischer’s Real Estate Report – Local Market Trends San Francisco includes monthly updates regarding mortgage rates, market statistics, sales momentum, pricing momentum, trends at a glance, foreclosure statistics and more.
Building Products and Materials Industry Insights - Q3 2015Duff & Phelps
Housing starts were up 11% in the first half of 2015 and were up slightly in July to the highest levels since October 2007. Household formations reached an all-time high in Q2 2015, which bodes well for construction activity. M&A activity in the building products and materials industry remains strong with 73 transactions completed in the first half of 2015. For more detail on housing trends, public market performance and deal activity, read the full report.
The Robb Fleischer’s Real Estate Report – Local Market Trends San Francisco includes monthly updates regarding mortgage rates, market statistics, sales momentum, pricing momentum, trends at a glance, foreclosure statistics and more.
Annie Williams Market Report April-May 2016Jon Weaver
Sales of both single-family, re-sale homes and
condos/townhomes jumped in March.
After an anemic start to the year, sales of homes in
San Francisco rose 148.5% in March from
February. Year-over-year, sales were up 40.2%.
Not to be left out, sales of condos/townhomes were
up 77.5% from February, and they were up 13.1%
year-over-year.
Median Home Price Stays Over $1MM - July/August Real Estate ReportAMSI, San Francisco
The San Francisco real estate market remains extremely strong. The median home price has stayed over $1 million for 15 of the past 17 months and homes are selling quickly within 26 days on average. In June, the median home price increased 8.5% year-over-year while home sales were up 11.6% from the previous June. The condo market also saw year-over-year growth, with the median price up 12.8% and sales gaining 1.9% from May. Inventory remains low contributing to high prices and competitive bidding situations.
U.S. House Prices Rose 1.9 Percent in First Quarter 2013Wealth Partners
U.S. house prices rose 1.9% in the first quarter of 2013 according to the FHFA House Price Index. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of house price increases. While the housing market has stabilized in many areas, foreclosures and labor market weakness are still hindering stronger recovery. House prices were up 6.7% from the first quarter of 2012. The Pacific region saw the strongest price increase this quarter at 4.4%, while the Middle Atlantic region saw the smallest rise of 0.3%.
The Robb Fleischer’s Real Estate Report – Local Market Trends San Francisco includes monthly updates regarding mortgage rates, market statistics, sales momentum, pricing momentum, trends at a glance, foreclosure statistics and more.
Market Report: MSA Market Detail - Single Family - 3rd Quarter 2017Al Graham
This document provides quarterly real estate market statistics for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach MSA from 2013 to Q3 2017. It includes metrics such as closed sales, median and average sale prices, cash sales, dollar volume, and median time to sale. The statistics show declines in closed sales, cash sales, and dollar volume from Q3 2016 to Q3 2017, while median and average sale prices increased year-over-year in Q3 2017. Economists' notes provide context for interpreting the different metrics.
It’s no secret the warmer weather played a large role this holiday season. The total weather impact on Apparel Specialty Stores alone was a negative $572 million from November 1 through December 31, 2015 (vs. the same period last year). This does not include apparel sold through dept. stores, discounters, online.
Join Marie Driscoll, CFA, from the Fung Business Intelligence Centre and Planalytics for our Holiday Recap Webcast. The webcast will provide an analysis of the post-holiday shopping season.
Topics covered on this webinar include:
• A recap of initial results and trends from the holiday season.
• A recap of the weather events of the past several weeks.
• A review of weather’s impact on total results and specific business segments.
• The impact of weather on post holiday / January sales including gift card redemption.
Building Products and Materials Industry Insights - Q1 2016Duff & Phelps
2015 was the most active year for the housing market since the economic downturn. Housing starts increased 10.8% and finished the year with nine consecutive months above the one million mark (annual rate). New and existing home sales reached their highest levels since 2007 and 2006, respectively, while home prices continued to climb. The favorable trends drove increased M&A activity with 161 transactions completed in 2015.
- The San Francisco housing market remains very competitive, with sale prices continuing to exceed listing prices. The median home price was over $1,000,000 for the second month in a row.
- The real estate market is still in the recovery stage of the cycle, as seen by declining foreclosures, low inventory, and low mortgage rates. The recovery is expected to continue for the next few years.
- Both home and condo sale prices rose year-over-year in March. The median home price was up 5.3% while the median condo price set a new record at $970,000, up 17% from the previous year.
Building Products and Materials Industry Insights - Q3 2016Duff & Phelps
M&A activity in the building products and materials sector was strong in 1H 2016, particularly in the second quarter with 59 completed transactions involving target companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada. While existing home sales reached the highest annual pace since 2007 and starts remained strong, building permits declined in 1H 2016, an indication that construction activity may slow in the future.
The Robb Fleischer’s Real Estate Report – Local Market Trends San Francisco includes monthly updates regarding mortgage rates, market statistics, sales momentum, pricing momentum, trends at a glance, foreclosure statistics and more.
- The median sales price for single family homes increased 6.2% year-over-year to $1,115,000, while the median sales price for condos increased 17.4% to $1,100,000.
- New listings decreased for both single family homes and condos compared to February 2014. Pending sales also decreased for both property types compared to the previous year.
- The number of sold properties decreased for both single family homes and condos in February 2015 versus February 2014.
The document provides an analysis of the South African residential property market in February 2017. Key points include:
1) The FNB House Price Index showed year-on-year growth of 0.8%, slightly slower than January's revised rate of 0.9%, reflecting weak economic conditions.
2) Month-on-month house price inflation turned slightly positive in January/February after deflation in late 2016, which could signal near-term economic improvement.
3) Leading indicators like manufacturing and business cycles point to mildly better economic growth in 2017, which may lead to moderately higher house price growth later in the year.
Building Products and Materials Industry Insights - Q1 2015Duff & Phelps
M&A activity in the building products and materials industry was up nearly 20% in 2014 with further consolidation expected in 2015. The consumer confidence index is at a seven-year high and mortgage rates are at a 20-month low, both of which bode well for an increase in the homeownership rate. For more detail on housing trends, public market performance and deal activity, read the report.
Parma OH Home Owners Guide to the 2015 Real Esate MarketLisa Humenik
A guide for Parma Ohio home owners on the home sales and price trends in local market. The report covers Parma housing market performance trends for past several years through 1Q, 2015. Recommendations for owners looking to sell their home to get the best price in the current market.the local market.
Buoyed by stronger economy, California housing market accelerates in March as...weakhamper1200
California's housing market continued to strengthen in March, with both home sales and prices increasing from the previous month and year. Existing home sales rose 6.3% annually to 391,680 units. The median home price jumped 9.2% from February to $468,550, the highest in seven months. Inventory remained tight, with months of supply falling to 3.8 from 5 months in February. Stronger economic conditions and job growth are contributing to the accelerating housing market.
Annie Williams Market Trends July-Aug 2015Jon Weaver
After reaching new all-time highs in May, the median prices for single-family, re-sale homes backed off a bit in June.
Nevertheless, the median home price has been higher than the year before for the past thirty-eight months straight. The median home price has stayed over $1MM for fifteen of the past seventeen months.
Annie Williams Market Trends Jan-Feb 2014Jon Weaver
The document is a real estate market report from Annie Williams, a real estate agent, covering trends in the San Francisco housing market. It provides statistics on home and condo sales prices, sales, inventory, and foreclosure activity. In December, the median home price rose 12.3% year-over-year to $954,500, while home sales increased 2.5% year-over-year. The median condo price rose 4.2% to $750,000, but condo sales fell 20.3% year-over-year. Foreclosure activity continued declining from the previous year.
San Francisco Real Estate Housing Market January 2017Ronny Budiutama
- Residential real estate activity in San Francisco saw an increase in the median sales price of single family homes of 7.1% in January 2017 compared to January 2016, but a decrease of 5.7% for condominiums.
- New listings were down 24.6% for single family homes and 7.5% for condominiums in January 2017 versus January 2016.
- Pending sales decreased 9.1% for single family homes but increased 0.7% for condominiums in January 2017 compared to January 2016.
The Robb Fleischer’s Real Estate Report – Local Market Trends San Francisco includes monthly updates regarding mortgage rates, market statistics, sales momentum, pricing momentum, trends at a glance, foreclosure statistics and more.
Building Products and Materials Industry Insights - Q3 2015Duff & Phelps
Housing starts were up 11% in the first half of 2015 and were up slightly in July to the highest levels since October 2007. Household formations reached an all-time high in Q2 2015, which bodes well for construction activity. M&A activity in the building products and materials industry remains strong with 73 transactions completed in the first half of 2015. For more detail on housing trends, public market performance and deal activity, read the full report.
The Robb Fleischer’s Real Estate Report – Local Market Trends San Francisco includes monthly updates regarding mortgage rates, market statistics, sales momentum, pricing momentum, trends at a glance, foreclosure statistics and more.
Annie Williams Market Report April-May 2016Jon Weaver
Sales of both single-family, re-sale homes and
condos/townhomes jumped in March.
After an anemic start to the year, sales of homes in
San Francisco rose 148.5% in March from
February. Year-over-year, sales were up 40.2%.
Not to be left out, sales of condos/townhomes were
up 77.5% from February, and they were up 13.1%
year-over-year.
Median Home Price Stays Over $1MM - July/August Real Estate ReportAMSI, San Francisco
The San Francisco real estate market remains extremely strong. The median home price has stayed over $1 million for 15 of the past 17 months and homes are selling quickly within 26 days on average. In June, the median home price increased 8.5% year-over-year while home sales were up 11.6% from the previous June. The condo market also saw year-over-year growth, with the median price up 12.8% and sales gaining 1.9% from May. Inventory remains low contributing to high prices and competitive bidding situations.
U.S. House Prices Rose 1.9 Percent in First Quarter 2013Wealth Partners
U.S. house prices rose 1.9% in the first quarter of 2013 according to the FHFA House Price Index. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of house price increases. While the housing market has stabilized in many areas, foreclosures and labor market weakness are still hindering stronger recovery. House prices were up 6.7% from the first quarter of 2012. The Pacific region saw the strongest price increase this quarter at 4.4%, while the Middle Atlantic region saw the smallest rise of 0.3%.
The Robb Fleischer’s Real Estate Report – Local Market Trends San Francisco includes monthly updates regarding mortgage rates, market statistics, sales momentum, pricing momentum, trends at a glance, foreclosure statistics and more.
Market Report: MSA Market Detail - Single Family - 3rd Quarter 2017Al Graham
This document provides quarterly real estate market statistics for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach MSA from 2013 to Q3 2017. It includes metrics such as closed sales, median and average sale prices, cash sales, dollar volume, and median time to sale. The statistics show declines in closed sales, cash sales, and dollar volume from Q3 2016 to Q3 2017, while median and average sale prices increased year-over-year in Q3 2017. Economists' notes provide context for interpreting the different metrics.
It’s no secret the warmer weather played a large role this holiday season. The total weather impact on Apparel Specialty Stores alone was a negative $572 million from November 1 through December 31, 2015 (vs. the same period last year). This does not include apparel sold through dept. stores, discounters, online.
Join Marie Driscoll, CFA, from the Fung Business Intelligence Centre and Planalytics for our Holiday Recap Webcast. The webcast will provide an analysis of the post-holiday shopping season.
Topics covered on this webinar include:
• A recap of initial results and trends from the holiday season.
• A recap of the weather events of the past several weeks.
• A review of weather’s impact on total results and specific business segments.
• The impact of weather on post holiday / January sales including gift card redemption.
Building Products and Materials Industry Insights - Q1 2016Duff & Phelps
2015 was the most active year for the housing market since the economic downturn. Housing starts increased 10.8% and finished the year with nine consecutive months above the one million mark (annual rate). New and existing home sales reached their highest levels since 2007 and 2006, respectively, while home prices continued to climb. The favorable trends drove increased M&A activity with 161 transactions completed in 2015.
- The San Francisco housing market remains very competitive, with sale prices continuing to exceed listing prices. The median home price was over $1,000,000 for the second month in a row.
- The real estate market is still in the recovery stage of the cycle, as seen by declining foreclosures, low inventory, and low mortgage rates. The recovery is expected to continue for the next few years.
- Both home and condo sale prices rose year-over-year in March. The median home price was up 5.3% while the median condo price set a new record at $970,000, up 17% from the previous year.
Building Products and Materials Industry Insights - Q3 2016Duff & Phelps
M&A activity in the building products and materials sector was strong in 1H 2016, particularly in the second quarter with 59 completed transactions involving target companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada. While existing home sales reached the highest annual pace since 2007 and starts remained strong, building permits declined in 1H 2016, an indication that construction activity may slow in the future.
The Robb Fleischer’s Real Estate Report – Local Market Trends San Francisco includes monthly updates regarding mortgage rates, market statistics, sales momentum, pricing momentum, trends at a glance, foreclosure statistics and more.
- The median sales price for single family homes increased 6.2% year-over-year to $1,115,000, while the median sales price for condos increased 17.4% to $1,100,000.
- New listings decreased for both single family homes and condos compared to February 2014. Pending sales also decreased for both property types compared to the previous year.
- The number of sold properties decreased for both single family homes and condos in February 2015 versus February 2014.
The document provides an analysis of the South African residential property market in February 2017. Key points include:
1) The FNB House Price Index showed year-on-year growth of 0.8%, slightly slower than January's revised rate of 0.9%, reflecting weak economic conditions.
2) Month-on-month house price inflation turned slightly positive in January/February after deflation in late 2016, which could signal near-term economic improvement.
3) Leading indicators like manufacturing and business cycles point to mildly better economic growth in 2017, which may lead to moderately higher house price growth later in the year.
Building Products and Materials Industry Insights - Q1 2015Duff & Phelps
M&A activity in the building products and materials industry was up nearly 20% in 2014 with further consolidation expected in 2015. The consumer confidence index is at a seven-year high and mortgage rates are at a 20-month low, both of which bode well for an increase in the homeownership rate. For more detail on housing trends, public market performance and deal activity, read the report.
Parma OH Home Owners Guide to the 2015 Real Esate MarketLisa Humenik
A guide for Parma Ohio home owners on the home sales and price trends in local market. The report covers Parma housing market performance trends for past several years through 1Q, 2015. Recommendations for owners looking to sell their home to get the best price in the current market.the local market.
Parma Home Sales Report - Spring, 2016Lisa Humenik
Parma, Ohio Home Sales Report showing trends in home sales, prices, and inventory. A must-read for home sellers, owners, and buyers to understand the current real estate market.
Greater Cleveland Real Estate Market Update - Summer2016Lisa Humenik
Home sales and prices are up substantially in 2016 compared to 2015 in the Cleveland area suburbs. Home sales are up 17% year-to-date and average home prices have risen 4%. Inventory levels are very low, down 15-40% compared to past years across most suburbs. This low inventory combined with increasing demand has created strong seller's markets in the region, with homes typically selling within 1-3 months. The hot real estate markets include Lakewood, Brunswick, Brook Park and Parma, which are seeing double digit increases in home sales and prices.
February 2016 Real Estate Market UpdateScott Browder
This document provides a summary of housing market indicators and trends in February 2016. It includes data on existing home and new home sales, average days on market, mortgage rates, home prices, inventory levels, distressed sales, first-time buyers, home affordability, and mortgage availability. The overall message is that 2015 was a strong year for the housing market recovery, with existing home sales at the highest level since 2006 and other indicators also showing improvement from prior years. However, inventory remains low in many markets.
Record Homes Sales for June 2015! Dane County home sales reached 1,091 in June – an all-time record for the month. Year-to-date, the 3,988 reported sales are also a record, exceeding the 3,966 sales reported for the first six months of 2005. Median prices continue to climb, reflecting the market condition of a strong demand outpacing the supply.
Weichert Princeton March 2016 Market Update SeminarWeichert Realtors
A review and preview of the Princeton, NJ area real estate market trends. Offers insights into price trends, affordability and strategies to buy and sell.
Charlottesville Real Estate Market Update - 1st Quater 2015Rob Alley
Charlottesville Real Estate Market Update - 1st Quater 2015
Current Charlottesville Real Estate Market Trends and Homes sales for the first quarter of 2015.
This document provides information and advice for homeowners considering selling their house. It discusses reasons why winter is a good time to sell, including strong buyer demand, less competition from other listings, and a quicker home selling process. It also covers topics like housing market trends, the impact of low inventory, tips for getting the best price when selling, and factors to consider like interest rates and home affordability. The overall message is that current market conditions favor sellers, so homeowners should take advantage and list their home if they are ready to move.
The FHFA House Price Index (HPI) rose 1.9% in the first quarter of 2013, marking the seventh consecutive quarterly increase. House prices were up 6.7% compared to the first quarter of 2012. The seasonally adjusted monthly index rose 1.3% in March 2013 compared to February. The Pacific division saw the strongest price growth of the nine census divisions in the latest quarter at 4.4%, while prices in the Middle Atlantic division rose just 0.3%.
Consumer confidence and optimism among small businesses increased sharply following Donald Trump's election as president. Several surveys found that Americans were more optimistic about the economy and their personal financial situation under a Trump administration. Mortgage rates also rose in late 2016 and early 2017 but remained near historically low levels. Home sales increased in 2016 while inventory levels remained tight.
Thinking about selling your Columbus Ohio area home this spring? This guide will answer a lot of questions you may have about when is the best time to sell you home, as well as who would be the best person to do that.
Thinking about selling your home yourself? Read on to see why you may be leaving money on the table by not using an agent.
5 Reasons To Sell Your Home This WinterGina Madeya
When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles.
Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense.
If you are a homeowner looking to take advantage of your home equity by moving up to your dream home, let’s get together to discuss your options! 1-425-495-0926
Monthly Market Report - March 2018 from Physicians Agent™ NetworkChaDeiparine
The document summarizes key housing market indicators from January to March 2018. It finds that low inventory of homes for sale combined with job and income growth continued to put upward pressure on home prices, with the national median price up 6.8% year-over-year. Mortgage rates rose slightly but remained near historically low levels. Total existing and new home sales declined compared to 2017 but demand outstripped limited supply.
Monthly Market Report - April 2018 from Physicians Agent™ NetworkChaDeiparine
- Housing inventory levels remain extremely low nationwide, down 8.1% year-over-year in February 2018, contributing to rising home prices.
- Existing home sales fell 3.6% in February compared to a year ago, while new home sales declined 7.8% in the same period.
- The national median existing-home price rose 5.9% in February from a year ago to $250,400, as prices increased in all regions except the Midwest.
Manhattan's townhouse market saw record high prices in 2015. While overall sales were down 12% from 2014, prices increased substantially. The median sale price rose 35% to $5.275 million, and the average price increased 27% to $7.291 million. Single-family townhouses outperformed multi-family units. Uptown sales declined, offset by stronger performance downtown and steady sales on the east and west sides. Townhouse prices continued climbing across all neighborhoods and price brackets, with more sales over $5 million than ever before.
The document provides an analysis of real estate market trends in Princeton and surrounding areas of New Jersey. It discusses inventory levels, pending sales, absorption rates and price trends on a town-by-town basis. Recent signs point to stabilization in the housing market with inventory down, pending sales up and absorption rates improving from over a year ago.
This document provides information to help homeowners considering selling their house this spring. It discusses the strong buyer demand and lower housing inventory that creates a seller's market. It also outlines 5 reasons to sell in the spring, including strong buyer activity, less competition from other sellers, a quicker home selling process, an opportunity to move up to a premium home before prices increase further, and that it may be time to move on with your life goals. The document provides tips on accurately pricing your home, choosing a real estate professional to represent you, and preparing your home to sell.
Annie Williams Real Estate Report - Dec 2015Jon Weaver
- Housing affordability in California is expected to experience long-term issues due to high home prices, not enough homes being built, and rising rents making it difficult for many to save for a down payment.
- In many California markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California, the luxury home market remains active with Asian buyers continuing to fuel demand. However, overall home sales are down while prices continue rising.
- A lack of housing inventory is seen as a key factor sustaining high home prices in San Francisco, with the median home price rising 13% year-over-year and staying over $1 million for most of the past two years.
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1. WESTLAKE OH
2015 HOME SALES REPORT
FOR SELLERS, OWNERS & HOME BUYERS
SPRING 2015
EDITION NortheastOhioRealEstateSource.com
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2. Crossroads Properties
Lisa Humenik
About the Author:
LISA HUMENIK, Realtor®, RE/MAX Crossroads
Lisa Humenik is a real estate professional (REALTOR) at RE/MAX
Crossroads Properties helping clients buy and/or sell their home
and find the perfect new place or investment to meet their
needs. Her clients include residential home sellers, investors, and
new and move-up buyers. Home sellers enjoy state-of-the-art
marketing services to assist them in the sale of their home
including internet, video, social media, print, and mobile
marketing to expose their home to the most buyers. Lisa is the
author of the NortheastOhioRealEstateSource.com blog covering
real estate trends in the Northeast Ohio suburbs. Lisa’s Facebook
fan page, AmazingNortheastOhioHomes, has over 1,200 fans.
Lisa has been practicing real estate for over ten years and sells
over 50 homes per year. She also holds a BBA in Marketing and
Quantitative Business Analysis from Cleveland State University.
Lisa can be reached at (440)476-4959 or via email at
LisaHumenik@remax.net.
RE/MAX Crossroads
3. CONTENTS
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1. NATIONAL HOUSING MARKET SUMMARY
2. WESTLAKE OHIO MARKET TRENDS & DATA
Home Prices
Homes Sold
Homes for Sale & New Listings
Market Inventory
3. MORTGAGE RATES
4. 2015 EXPERT MARKET PREDICTIONS
5. SELLING A HOME IN 2015
6. REASONS TO BUY A HOME IN 2015
7. HOW TO INCREASE YOUR SALES PRICE
8. TOP HOME SELLING STRATEGIES FOR 2015
9. SMART HOME SELLERS
APPENDIX
Real Estate Market Data for Westlake
YTD to May 1, 2015 DATA
This report covers Single Family home sales in the Westlake OH real estate
market. Detailed YTD results are shown in the Appendix. Specific data is
available for any local suburb on request.
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U.S. HOME SALES – 1Q 2015 NATIONAL RESULTS
5. 1Q, 2015 NATIONAL HOUSING MARKET TRENDS
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National 1Q, 2015 Market Overview
A just released report, the Health of Housing Market
(HoHM) Report (Nationwide), states the US housing
market is at it’s healthiest levels since the index’s
creation in 2001. The report showed that the 4Q, 2014
ended with the highest indicator score in over 15 years
at a score of 109.8. Employment, demographics, the
mortgage market, and housing prices are all used to
evaluate the health of each market. The report
ranked the top 10 healthiest housing markets and
ranked the Cleveland area on the Top 10 List, as #2.
The most recent Pending Homes Sales Index from the
National Association of Realtors revealed that homes
going into contract in February increased to their
highest level since June 2013. The Pending Home
Sales Index is a leading indicator for the housing
sector, based on pending sales of existing homes. A
sale is listed as pending when the contract has been
signed but the transaction has not closed, though the
sale usually is finalized within one or two months of
signing.
Realtor.com data shows that supply is not keeping
pace with surging demand. The are expecting rising
prices to persuade those who may be on the fence
about listing their homes to do so in the coming
months, leading to closer parity between supply and
demand.” In addition, Fannie Mae's March 2015
Housing Survey, also showed signs of a seller's market.
The percentage of respondents in Fannie Mae's survey
who said they believe now is a good time to sell
reached an all-time survey high of 46 percent.
Source: Business Insider (3/30/2015)
Source: Business Insider (3/30/2015)
6. NATIONAL HOUSING MARKET TRENDS
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A big reason for the bright outlook for
the housing market is improved job
prospects for those ages 25 to 34,
commonly known as millennials.
Steadily rising rents are also expected
to drive more buyers to the home
market in 2015. Rents have risen by
almost 11 percent over the last three
years and jumped by an average of
about 3.6 percent in 2014 alone.
"Pending sales showed solid gains last
month, driven by a steadily-improving
labor market, mortgage rates hovering
around 4 percent and the likelihood of
more renters looking to hedge against
increasing rents," said Lawrence Yun,
chief economist for the NAR. "These
factors bode well for the prospect of an
uptick in sales in coming months.
However, the underlying obstacle—
especially for first-time buyers—
continues to be the depressed level of
homes available for sale."
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WHERE ARE HOME PRICES
HEADING IN THE NEXT FIVE
YEARS?
Real estate and financial professionals put
tremendous value in the Home Price Expectation
Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a
nationwide panel of more than 100 economists,
real estate experts and investment & market
strategists about where prices are headed over the
next five years. They then average the projections
of all 100+ experts into a single number. The results
of their latest survey:
Nationally, values appreciated by 4.8% in 2014
Cumulative appreciation will be 23.5% by 2019
That means the average annual appreciation will
be 3.6% over the next 5 years.
Even the experts making up the most bearish
quartile of the survey still are projecting a
cumulative appreciation of almost 15.1% by 2019.
This survey is a fair depiction of future values.
WHERE ARE HOME PRICES HEADED OVER
THE NEXT 5 YEARS?
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8. WESTLAKE HOME SALES
LOOKING BACK AT 2014 AND WHAT IS AHEAD FOR 2015
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2014 vs. 2013
The Westlake real estate market has remained
healthy and has been showing steady annual
increases in average home sale prices the past
three years (since 2011). While prices have
shown consistent gains, the number of homes
sold have been fluctuating, with the number of
Single Family homes sold decreasing 16.3% in
2014 (from 2013). Overall, the key indicators in
the market have been performing much better
than many other areas in Cuyahoga County.
Homeowners who have been waiting for the right
time to sell their current home (or buy a new one),
can utilize this market report data to inform
themselves on current market trends. Nationally
the housing crisis in the rear window and many
positive trends that began in the last 18 months
have continued (with a decline in acceleration). As
we begin the 2015 home selling season, these
trends will affect home sales and prices this year.
This report will focus on the Westlake market with
the national trends and predictions highlighted as
they effect the local market. All Real Estate is
Local... so let’s take a look at what’s happening in
Westlake:
9. WESTLAKE - HOMES SOLD
2014 Market Summary
The number of Single Family homes sold in 2014
was 251, down from 300 (-16.3%) the year prior.
So far this year, home sales started off slow, but
the current YTD sales are outpacing the same
period last year. The forecast for 2015 is a 2-3%
increase in the number of homes sold as
demand for the Westlake market continues to
increase.
1Q, 2015 Market Summary
So far YTD (up to May, 2015) the number of
Single Family home sold in Westlake is up 30%
from 2014. In April, there were 28 homes sold,
up 100% from March of 2014 (14). In addition,
pending home sales (the leading indicator),
are up 43.5% from the same quarter last year
which indicates a strong upcoming sales
market for 2015. The number of homes
available for sale has finally started increasing.
At the end April, we had 108 single family
homes for sale, up 12.5% from 96 in April 2014.
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Westlake – 5YR Single Family Homes Sold
Trend (2009-2014)
Westlake – Single Family
Homes For Sale, Sold & Pending (last 13 mos)
10. 2014 Market Summary
The Westlake Single Family average sale prices
rose 2% in 2014 over the prior year (2013). The
average home sale prices have been following a
consistent upward trend since 2011. As shown in
the chart to the right, the average sale price in
2014 was 17% higher than in 2011, when the
market values bottomed. Zillow predicts that
home values in Westlake will rise 2% in 2015.
1Q, 2015 Market Summary
Although up to the 2nd Quarter of 2014, home
prices were heading upward, there has been a
significant decrease the past six months. Home
sale prices have been declining recently, which
has not been the case in many surrounding
suburbs. The Average single family home Sale
Price for the last quarter 2015 is $250,000 down
24.5% from 2014. However, the average Active
List Price is $490,000 down -0.4% from 2014. The
median sale price (most common) was down
only 13%.
WESTLAKE - HOME PRICES
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Westlake – 5YR Single Family Home Price
Trend (2009-2014)
Westlake – Single Family Avg For Sale &
Sold Price (last 13 mos)
11. HOMES FOR SALE AND NEW LISTINGS
Westlake – Single Family - Past 5 Years
The number of Homes for Sale has
been declining over the past five
years creating a supply problem and
creating SELLER’S markets in many
suburbs due to tight inventory levels.
In April 2015, there were 108 homes
on the market for sale, compared to
172 five years ago - a 37% decrease.
However, the bottom of the home
inventory appears to have passed at
the end of 2013 and now more homes
are hitting the market. New listings
for 2015 are running close to 2014
numbers.
The current market inventory is
3.9 months which is a Balanced
Market between buyers and sellers
(a Sellers Market is 3 mos or less of
inventory and a Buyers Market is
more than 6 months).
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12. BUYER OR SELLERS MARKET?
MONTHS OF INVENTORY
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IMPACT TO A HOME SELLER
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MARKET TREND DATA – SURROUNDING
SUBURBS
CITY 2014 Homes Sold
(% Change to
2013)
2014 Avg. Sales Price
(% Change to 2013)
YE Mos.
Inventory
TEMPERATURE /
MARKET TRENDS
PARMA 1,047 (+1.2%) $89,869 (+.6%) 5.6 BALANCED. Prices and Home Sales Rising. Decreased distress
sales.
STRONGSVILLE 531 (4.1%) $204,994(-1.1%) 3.3 SELLERS MARKET. Significant increase in homes sold. Price
neutral.
LAKEWOOD 451 (3%) $153,473 (+4.4%) 3.6 SELLERS MARKET. Home sales and prices rising.
BRUNSWICK 433 (-3.8%) $171,331 (+10.3%) 3.7 BALANCED. Prices Rising. Balanced inventory.
AVON 375 (-9.6%) $269,043 (+6.4%) 3.1 BALANCED. Prices Rising. Balanced inventory.
OLM FALLS & TOWNSHP 275 (3.8%) $141.924 (-2.1%) 4.3 BALANCED MARKET. Home sales rising with pricing
remaining nuetral
ROCKY RIVER 260 (-9.4%) $288,787 (-1.2%) 4.0 BALANCED MARKET. Decline in homes sold and prices due
to increase in homes available.
WESTLAKE 251 (-16.3%) $320,422 (+2%) 3.9 TIGHT INVENTORY in some neighborhoods. Decreasing
home sales with prices increasing.
NORTH OLMSTED 214 (-19.1%) $137,078 (+5.7%) 3.5 BALANCED MARKET. Sales declining with reduced distress
sales.
BEREA 212 (+7.1%) $125,356 (+0.3%) 3.7 BALANCED MARKET. Significant increase in homes sold and
moderate price increases.
BROOK PARK 206 (+19.8%) $93,380 (+5.6%) 2.6 WARM MARKET – PRICES RISING AND NUMBER OF HOMES
SOLD
ALL CUYAHOGA
SUBURBS
11,348 (-3.5%) $145,267(2.4%) 5.4 BALANCED MARKET. Slight decline in homes sold with price
appreciation.
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price trends in your local neighborhood..
VISIT:
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14. Crossroads Properties
WHAT IS THE MARKET & PRICE TRENDS IN
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TODAY?
All Real Estate is Local! What might be
happening to sales and prices in the suburb
next to yours can be different. Although
housing prices and trends are significantly
affected by national and regional trends,
local influences such as jobs, schools, taxes,
and distress sales have a significant impact
on the real estate market.
If you’d like a instant report showing the
current sales and price trends in your local
neighborhood..
VISIT:
http://NortheastOhioNeighborhoodReport.com
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15. MORTGAGE RATES OVER TIME
Today’s average mortgage rate is 3.86% and the average House Payment is $939. Today’s
mortgage rates are a bargain as compared to what the have averaged in past years.
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16. WHERE ARE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES HEADED?
Interest rates are projected to increase steadily over the
course of 2015 The experts predict that home prices will
appreciate by 4.4% over the course of 2015. If both
predictions become reality, families could wind up paying
considerably more for their home by waiting too long.
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17. Crossroads Properties
2015 Expert Real Estate
Market Forecast
1. Millennials will drive household formations. Younger professionals are having more
luck in the job market, which is expected to help more of them jump into home
ownership
2. Existing home sales will increase 5-8% as more buyers enter the market motivated
by a clear belief that both rates and prices will continue to rise.
3. Home prices will rise between 4-5%: Low inventory levels and demand driven by
improved employment opportunities will push home prices up next year.
4. Mortgage rates will end the year at 5% with increases beginning in the middle of
2015
5. Return of the 3 percent down payment. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have
announced new programs lowering down payment requirements helping more
buyers.
6. New-home sales rebound. Sales of new homes are expected to rise 25 percent as
single-family construction picks up traction in 2015.
7. Foreclosures recede to pre-recession levels and REO inventory to decline
sharply: The number of foreclosures is expected to continue to fall in 2015, but
possibly be still high in some pocket areas.
8. Rents continue to rise. Growth in U.S. rents will outpace growth in home values by
the end of the year
9. Zillow predicts more homes selection, continued low mortgage rates, coupled
with an increasingly difficult rental environment. These factors will bring balance
to 2015 and result in smoother sailing for everyone in the housing market...2015
could be one of the best years to buy or sell!
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18. REASONS 2015 IS A GOOD TIME TO SELL
As the temperature rises, buyers are coming out ready to purchase their dream home. The spring is a
great time to list your home for sale. Here are five reasons supporting that.
1. Demand is Strong
Foot traffic refers to the number of people out actually physically looking at homes right now. The latest
foot traffic numbers show that there are more prospective purchasers currently looking at homes than at
any other time in the last 12 months which includes last spring’s buyers’ market. These buyers are ready,
willing and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! Take advantage of the buyer activity
currently in the market.
2. Less Competition
Housing supply just dropped to 5 months, which is under the 6 months’ supply that is needed for a
normal housing market. This means, in many areas, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the
number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is
about to come to market.
There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few
years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as
real estate values have increased over the last two years. Many of these homes will be coming to the
market in the near future. The choices buyers have will continue to increase.
3. The Process Will Be Quicker
Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. As the market heats up,
banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing timelines to lengthen. Selling now will make
the process quicker & simpler.
4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up
If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to
appreciate by over 19.3% from now to 2019. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up
costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also
lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate near 4% right now. Rates are projected to
increase by about three quarters of a percent by the end of 2015.
5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life Goals!
Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth the RISK of
waiting as prices and rates are predicted to increase.
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19. WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH NOW?
Find out instantly at:
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You’ll get an instant estimate of your home’s value based on MLS sales.
In addition, your report will include a list of neighborhood sales and
current active homes on the market.
Home values have been rising in many (but not all) Northeast Ohio suburbs, leaving some
homeowners unsure of the current market value of their home and those in their neighborhood.
Below is a new Quick Home Valuation Tool that cross-references your home to comparable sales in
your neighborhood to estimate a price your home would sell for if it were to go on the MLS today.
This information is used to give you a fair estimate of market value.
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20. REASONS TO CONSIDER BUYING A HOME THIS YEAR
1. Interest rates are low - Even a small change in interest rates has a significant effect on
what you'll pay each month and over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Now that the housing market
has stabilized, more and more homeowners are considering moving up to the home they have
always dreamed of. Prices are still below those of a few years ago and interest rates are still near
4%. Current renters (see below) and moveup sellers alike sellers should realize that waiting to
make the move while mortgage rates are increasing probably doesn’t make sense. As rates
increase, the price of the house you can buy will decrease. Here is a chart detailing this point:
2. Qualifications are easier - During the real estate downturn of the mid-
2000s, banks and lenders tightened the reins, and often only the most qualified
applicants could get approved. Post-recession, qualifications have loosened.
Buyers who can't show solid income and a minimum credit score probably won't
be offered a risky interest-only ARM today, however, those with less-than-perfect
credit and minimal funds still have options. The Federal Housing Association
(FHA) minimums are a 620 credit score and a 3.5 percent down payment.
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21. REASONS TO CONSIDER BUYING A HOME THIS YEAR
3. Rents are High! - In many markets, rents are rising to unsustainable levels, reports the
National Association of Realtors (NAR). "In the past five years, a typical rent rose 15% while the
income of renters grew by only 11%.“. Today buying is 38% cheaper than renting nationwide, and
buying is cheaper than renting in all of the 100 largest metros. In the Cleveland & Akron metro
areas it is 58% cheaper to buy verses rent.
A great resource to compare what is a better choice for financially for a current renter is to visit
Trulia’s online “Rent vs. Buy” Calculator at:
http://www.trulia.com/rent_vs_buy/
Source: http://www.trulia.com/trends/category/rent-vs-buy-index/
Today buying a
home is 38%
cheaper than
renting
nationwide, and
buying is
cheaper than
renting in all of
the 100 largest
metros. In the
Cleveland &
Akron metro
areas it is 58%
cheaper to buy
verses rent.
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22. REASONS TO CONSIDER BUYING A HOME THIS YEAR
4. Private mortgage insurance fees
are down - Buyers who put less than 20
percent down on their home generally
incur a monthly fee in the name of private
mortgage insurance (PMI). In January 2015,
the government announced lower PMI rates
on Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
loans, which equates to a savings of about
$900 a year. Seventy-five dollars a month
may not seem like much, but every little
bit helps when you're committing to an
investment as large as a home.
5. It's still one of the best investments
out there - In fact, some would say it's
the very best investment out there. Buying
a home is the best investment any
individual can make. "The largest
measurable financial benefit to
homeownership is price appreciation," said
Investopedia. "Price appreciation helps
build home equity, which is the difference
between the market price of the house and
the remaining mortgage payments."
6. It feels good - You know that pride of
ownership thing? It's true. Really. Nothing
compares to the feeling of walking into a
home that's yours for the first time. Or
painting the walls a color other than white.
Updating the kitchen. Making it your own.
Not worrying about your rent being raised.
And, of course, watching your equity grow
over time.
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23. THINKING OF SELLING?
HERE’S HOW TO INCREASE YOUR HOME SALES PRICE
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Just by making some minor changes you can drastically improve the selling price of your home.
According to industry data and research from Consumer Reports, home sellers may be able to boost
the value of their home by an additional 12 percent with just a few smart pre-listing repairs and
improvements. The selling price impact is according to a new survey of 300 residential real estate
professionals by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. This information is valuable when
selling your home if you want to put a few extra dollars in your pocket. On a median, single-family
home priced at $205,000, that could be a potential gain of $24,600. On a more expensive home,
the profits will go many times higher.
This month is the start of the hot home selling season, so here is a summary of the highest return
improvements based on the data from the top industry experts and my experience working with
home sellers:
1. Clean up the Clutter – Cost range: $0
(DIY) to $2,500 (pro) – Potential return of 3 to
5%. The best advice here is, Start Packing!
Declutter and depersonalize. One of the best
ways to stage your home for someone else to
imagine living there is to get rid of your
personal stuff. Declutter books, pictures,
knickknacks, and anything else that is
exclusively you. Start removing excess
furniture and items from the walls and
furniture. Put away the extra decorations and
family pictures. Kitchen counters should only
have a few items out for all showings. Know
the “Rule of Three” – Knick knacks- such as
candles, books, lamps, etc – tend to look the
best when placed in a group of three.
24. HOW TO INCREASE YOUR HOME SALES PRICE
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2. Focus on the Kitchen! - Cost range: $300 to $5,000 –
Potential Return 3 to 7%. Take it from the pros, the kitchen,
more than any other room, sells the home. Over 53 percent of
Realtors will tell you that the kitchen is among the most
important rooms of the home to have looking great before
selling and showing your home. If necessary, make upgrades to
the kitchen. This will depend largely on your budget and the
age and style of the home. New hardware can make a huge
difference for a reasonably small cost. Even small kitchen
improvements will go a long way when selling our home. Limit
counter top items to three – remove extra small appliances (i.e.
toasters, blenders, cookbooks, etc..). Consider removing extra
furnishings – free standing islands, kitchen trolleys and dining
hutches can close in a space. If you cannot remove these
pieces, ruthlessly edit the items displayed on or in them.
3. Create a Beautiful Bathroom Retreat – Cost
range: $300-1,000 – Potential return 2 to 3%. The 2nd most
important rooms for selling your home for the best price is
the bathrooms. First and foremost, make sure everything
is sparkling clean! Remove personal products (tuck away):
Get rid of your ‘stuff’. When selling, clear every surface
of all your day to day care products. Personal items
distracts buyers. Limit counter top decor to a hand towel
and pretty soap dispenser. Make it sparkle: Scrub the tiles
and grout, dust the lights, shine fixtures, and clean
everything. Second, spend a few dollars to get fresh
towels, rugs, and decorations that accent the bathroom
color scheme. New towel racks and shower curtains
should also be purchased if needed. Have your bathroom
look and smell like a spa retreat that any home buyer
would love to enjoy.
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4. Paint – Paint rooms (where needed) – Cost
range: $100 (DIY) to $1,000 (or more) by a Pro –
return 1 to 3% (or more). From my experience,
I would call paint “Money in a Can”! For very
minimal investment, you a huge return in
boosting your selling price and speed to an
offer. Paint walls in neutral tones. Real estate
experts will tell you to use certain paint colors
to inspire buyers to put in an offer, and often
suggest that sellers repaint their home in these
hues to create a blank canvas for optimal
staging. Four “go-to” Benjamin Moore colors
that work well include: Shaker Beige, Jackson
Tan, Linen White, and Mellow Yellow. (Most
paint stores can do color matches if you don’t
have a Benjamin Moore store near you.)
5. Exterior Fixes & Curb Appeal –
Cost range: $150 to $7,500 – Potential
return: 2 to 5%. Now that spring has
sprung, it is a great time to get outside
and spruce up the yard. Put some mulch in
the front and clean up the winter yard
debris. If your home needs a power wash
or some paint touch-ups, now is the time.
As the weather gets warmer, put out some
flower pots and make the entry to your
home look welcoming. Many people
thinking of touring your home will do a
quick drive-by first, often deciding on the
spot if it is even worth a look inside.
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6. Make your Home “Sparkle” – Cost
range: $0-3,000 – Potential return – “Priceless”.
Clean everything and make it shine! Now’s the
time for a major cleaning from scrubbing floors,
cleaning the carpeting, closets, and more. Add
some aromatherapy to make your home look
and smell fabulous!
Spending a little extra time and a few
extra dollars is a very worthwhile endeavor
to get the best price for your home. Your
home will never look better than the day
your sell it! These extra efforts combined
with a professional marketing strategy
designed to bring in the most qualified
buyers for your home will make your home
selling process more enjoyable and
profitable than you thought it might be.
27. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, 89 percent of buyers use
online tools in their home searches. Rather than waiting for agents to send them listings,
they go online and tell the agents which homes they’d like to see. Here are the top
factors in a successful home online marketing strategy:
1. Professional Photography – “A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words”. Your first
home showing is online, so your home has to win the beauty contest. Great
photographs are probably the single most important piece of any online listing.
Wide-angle Lense Photography of your home is important to make the right first
impression.. It is imperative that your home shows better than others!
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28. 2. Social Media Marketing - To expand the reach of your home marketing, your
agent should take to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and
Instagram. Paid social media promotion is a important element of a successful
marketing plan. Facebook is approaching Google as having the highest internet
traffic.
Sample promotions include:
- Facebook Fan Page and Realtor Group promotion
Facebook “Promoted Posts” of your home’s listing and Video to targeted home
buyers
- “Just Listed” Anouncement on agent’s Blog, Fan Page, and LinkedIn
- Posts to community SunNews webpages
- Twitter tweet of new listing
- Instagram photos shared on the web
Social proof and sharing by local homeowners and buyers creates a “BUZZ” around
your new listing and home video and can be a magnet to potential buyers.
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3. Online Marketing – Vast online presence (especially as a promoted listing)
on the top sites. Most buyers use Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, Remax.com, or other
major portals to find the homes they want to see.
Sponsored promotion of your home and SEO on Google make sure more home
buyers see your home is for sale.
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30. 4. Video Marketing - A video of your home that is taken as a buyer would see your
home when walking thru is the latest tool in real estate home marketing. Buyers are
attracted to video and are much more likely to view the video as opposed to scroll
through screens of pictures of your home. Also, when a buyer calls to see your
home after seeing the video, they are already “pre-sold” and are more likely to be a
qualified buyer for your home. The best videos include narration, music and great
photography highlighting your home’s best features. Video really allows
homebuyers to create that emotional connection.
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5. Mobile/Smartphone Presence - Younger buyers especially want to look
at listings on their smartphones, and apps that make it easier for them to
do. All the major portals have apps, as do some real estate brokerages.
Your home’s visual presentation on mobile is more important than ever.
Sellers need to make sure their listing looks great on a smartphone. Photos
should be taken with a high-resolution camera, because that’s what looks
best on mobile. Zillow reported that in January, nearly 600 million homes
were viewed on Zillow’s mobile app. That’s 223 homes per second.
6. Your Home’s Own Unique Website – A dedicated website for our
home will allow your video, pictures, description, and tons of other info to
be showcased in one place. Your home should have its own web address
(URL) which buyers can use to search for your home directly on the
internet, i.e. http://123YourAddress.com. Check out a example at
2883ForestLake.com.
These advanced marketing and home presentation strategies will bring
more buyers in the door and, as a result, a higher sales price. It is
imperative that these are incorporated into a professional home marketing
plan.
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32. SMART HOME SELLER PLAN
If you are considering selling your home in 2015, check out my
Smart Home Seller Plan. The Smart Home Seller Plan is
designed to offer clients the most state-of-the art marketing of
their home to bring in the highest and best market offers in
faster than average market time. In addition, light staging and
professional photography will give the professional finishes
needed to get top dollar.
The Northeast Ohio real estate market has improved quite a bit
in the last year, but all real estate is local right down to your
city and neighborhood. A professional pricing assessment of
your home, light staging or improvements (if needed), and a
highly targeted marketing plan will deliver the results you did
not think possible. Plus, a 100% Happiness Guarantee.
Check it out at:
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APPENDIX
Westlake Ohio
Real Estate Market Data – to May 1, 2015
34. April 2015 is a Neutral market! The number of for sale listings was up 12.5% from one year earlier and up 11.3% from the previous month. The
number of sold listings increased 100% year over year and increased 75% month over month. The number of under contract listings was up
11.4% compared to the previous month and up 44.4% compared to the previous year. The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales is 3.9,
down 43.8% from the previous year.
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage was down 5.5% compared to the previous month and down 11.9% compared to last year. The
Median Sold Price decreased by 8.9% from last month. The Average Sold Price also decreased by 13% from last month. Based on the 6 month
trend, the Average Sold Price trend is "Neutral" and the Median Sold Price trend is "Neutral".
The Average Days on Market showed a neutral trend, an increase of 33.3% compared to the previous year. The ratio of Sold Price vs. Original
List Price is 95%, an increase of 1.1% compared to the previous year.
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2007002829
(202) Westlake
Published: May 2015*
Property Types: Single Family Homes - All Properties - All Properties
Price Range: $0 - No Limit SQFT Range: 0 - No Limit
Bedrooms: 0 - No Limit Full Baths: 0 - No Limit
Half Baths: 0 - No Limit Year Built: 0 - No Limit
It is a Neutral Market
Property Sales (Sold)
April property sales were 28, up 100% from 14 in April of 2014 and 75%
higher than the 16 sales last month.
Current Inventory (For Sale)
Versus last year, the total number of homes available this month is
higher by 12 units of 12.5%. This year's bigger inventory means that
buyers who waited to buy may have bigger selection to choose from.
The number of current inventory is up 11.3% compared to the previous
month.
Property Under Contract (Pended)
There was an increase of 11.4% in the pended properties in April, with
39 properties versus 35 last month. This month's pended property sales
were 44.4% higher than at this time last year.
All reports are published May 2015, based on data available at the end of April 2015. All reports presented are based on data supplied by NEOHREX. NEOHREX does not guarantee or is not in anyway responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by
NEOHREX may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
35. Lisa Humenik
Cell Phone: (440)476-4959
Email: lisahumenik@remax.net
http://lisahumenik.com
2007002829
(202) Westlake
Published: May 2015*
Property Types: Single Family Homes - All Properties - All Properties
Price Range: $0 - No Limit SQFT Range: 0 - No Limit
Bedrooms: 0 - No Limit Full Baths: 0 - No Limit
Half Baths: 0 - No Limit Year Built: 0 - No Limit
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage is Neutral*
The Average Sold Price per Square Footage is a great indicator for the
direction of property values. Since Median Sold Price and Average Sold
Price can be impacted by the 'mix' of high or low end properties in the
market, the Average Sold Price per Square Footage is a more
normalized indicator on the direction of property values. The April 2015
Average Sold Price per Square Footage of $106.4 was down 5.5% from
$112.6 last month and down 11.9% from $120.8 in April of last year.
* Based on 6 month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
The Days on Market Shows Neutral Trend*
The average Days on Market (DOM) shows how many days the
average property is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in
DOM trends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyer’s market, a
downward trend indicates a move towards more of a Seller’s market.
The DOM for April 2015 was 104, down 16.1% from 124 days last
month and up 33.3% from 78 days in April of last year.
The Sold/Original List Price Ratio Remains Steady**
The Sold Price vs. Original List Price reveals the average amount that
sellers are agreeing to come down from their original list price. The
lower the ratio is below 100% the more of a Buyer’s market exists, a
ratio at or above 100% indicates more of a Seller’s market. This month
Sold Price vs. Original List Price of 95% is the same as last month and
up from 1.1% % in April of last year.
* Based on 6 month trend – Upward/Downward/Neutral
** Based on 6 month trend – Rising/Falling/Remains Steady
All reports are published May 2015, based on data available at the end of April 2015. All reports presented are based on data supplied by NEOHREX. NEOHREX does not guarantee or is not in anyway responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by
NEOHREX may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
36. Lisa Humenik
Cell Phone: (440)476-4959
Email: lisahumenik@remax.net
http://lisahumenik.com
2007002829
(202) Westlake
Published: May 2015*
Property Types: Single Family Homes - All Properties - All Properties
Price Range: $0 - No Limit SQFT Range: 0 - No Limit
Bedrooms: 0 - No Limit Full Baths: 0 - No Limit
Half Baths: 0 - No Limit Year Built: 0 - No Limit
The Average For Sale Price is Neutral*
The Average For Sale Price in April was $499,000, up 2.9% from
$485,000 in April of 2014 and down 1.2% from $505,000 last month.
The Average Sold Price is Neutral*
The Average Sold Price in April was $241,000, down 30.1% from
$345,000 in April of 2014 and down 13% from $277,000 last month.
The Median Sold Price is Neutral*
The Median Sold Price in April was $225,000, down 21.1% from
$285,000 in April of 2014 and down 8.9% from $247,000 last month.
* Based on 6 month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
It is a Neutral Market*
A comparatively lower Months of Inventory is more beneficial for sellers
while a higher months of inventory is better for buyers.
*Buyer’s market: more than 6 months of inventory
Seller’s market: less than 3 months of inventory
Neutral market: 3 – 6 months of inventory
Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales
The April 2015 Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales of 3.9 was
decreased by 43.8% compared to last year and down 36.3% compared
to last month. April 2015 is Neutral market.
Months of Inventory based on Pended Sales
The April 2015 Months of Inventory based on Pended Sales of 2.8 was
decreased by 22.5% compared to last year and the same compared to
last month. April 2015 is Seller's market.
All reports are published May 2015, based on data available at the end of April 2015. All reports presented are based on data supplied by NEOHREX. NEOHREX does not guarantee or is not in anyway responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by
NEOHREX may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
37. Lisa Humenik
Cell Phone: (440)476-4959
Email: lisahumenik@remax.net
http://lisahumenik.com
2007002829
(202) Westlake
Published: May 2015*
Property Types: Single Family Homes - All Properties - All Properties
Price Range: $0 - No Limit SQFT Range: 0 - No Limit
Bedrooms: 0 - No Limit Full Baths: 0 - No Limit
Half Baths: 0 - No Limit Year Built: 0 - No Limit
It is a Neutral Market*
Absorption Rate measures the inverse of Months of Inventory and
represents how much of the current active listings (as a percentage) are
being absorbed each month.
*Buyer’s market: 16.67% and below
Seller’s market: 33.33% and above
Neutral market: 16.67% - 33.33%
Absorption Rate based on Closed Sales
The April 2015 Absorption Rate based on Closed Sales of 25.9 was
increased by 77.5% compared to last year and up 57% compared to
last month.
Absorption Rate based on Pended Sales
The April 2015 Absorption Rate based on Pended Sales of 36.1 was
increased by 28.4% compared to last year and the same compared to
last month.
All reports are published May 2015, based on data available at the end of April 2015. All reports presented are based on data supplied by NEOHREX. NEOHREX does not guarantee or is not in anyway responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by
NEOHREX may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
38. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SELLING, CONTACT ME
TO DISCUSS YOUR HOME
I’m sure you have questions and concerns…
I would love to talk with you more about what you read here, and help you on the path to
selling your house. My contact information is below. I look forward to hearing from you…
Lisa Humenik
RE/MAX Crossroads
lisahumenik@remax.net
NortheastOhioRealEstateSource.com
(440) 476-4959
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