We previously
reported
how a shortage of inventory in the starter and trade-up home markets is
driving prices up and causing bidding wars, creating a true seller’s
market. At the same time, in the premium home market, an over-abundance
of inventory has started to see prices come down and put buyers in the
driver’s seat, creating the beginning of a buyer’s market.
Last week, the
National Association of Realtors released their
Existing Home Sales Report which shed some additional light on the impact of inventory levels on sales in each price range.
The chart below shows the year-over-year difference in sales at each price range.
The under $100K range has shown declines in recent years due to the
shortage of distressed homes available for sale (just 5% of sales this
past month, compared to 35% in January 2012). Sales in the next two
price ranges are no doubt being hindered by low inventory as buyers
compete for the same home.
NAR’s
Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, explained:
"Those able to close on a home last month are probably feeling both
happy and relieved. Listings in the affordable price range are scarce,
homes are coming off the market at an extremely fast pace and the
prevalence of multiple offers in some markets are pushing prices
higher."
The biggest surprise? This is the first time in years
where the $1M and up price range had the highest jump in sales when
compared to last year and to all other price ranges (29.1%)! The two
price ranges right underneath the $1M range were a close second and
third. As the price went up, so did the sales!
With additional inventory available in the higher price ranges, and the
economy improving, many luxury buyers are finding it easier to find
their dream homes. Yun commented,
“The job market in most of the country is healthy and the recent
downward trend in mortgage rates continues to keep buyer interest at a
robust level.”
Bottom Line
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The under $100K range has shown declines in recent years due to the
shortage of distressed homes available for sale (just 5% of sales this
past month, compared to 35% in January 2012). Sales in the next two
price ranges are no doubt being hindered by low inventory as buyers
compete for the same home.
NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, explained:
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