May 2005 Newsletter Headlines

 

Affordability continues to shrink.
Median home price sets new record.
Nevertheless, market seems to be stabilizing.
Home prices are much more competitive in the lower ranges of each area.
Existing Inventory and number of sales increasing.

For the full report with charts & graphs, and our predictions for this year,
go to http://dennissmith.rereport.com/market_reports

News for Buyers
The inventory has increased from last year so it is easier to find the right home. Multiple offers are still showing up on some new listings if they are priced correctly, or in areas with a shortage of homes for sale. Number of available houses & condos rose from 8761 on 4/6/05 to 9527 on 5/5/05.

The number of pending sales rose from 6807 to 7709
The number of closed sales rose from 3341 to 4412 in the same period.

Yes, more inventory but also more sales. The market is still gaining in price but not as much as in pervious years. We are in the best buying position that we have been in for over 3 years. We have very low interest rates and a larger inventory of homes. That equates to a buying opportunity.

Are you ready to take advantage of this nice window of opportunity?

Call me to get started now at 760-436-0087.

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Please call me or see my site at:
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Should you Buy Now or Wait? That depends on your cash position.
For a full report, see my recent article at:
http://sandiegohomes4u.com/buy_now_or_wait.htm

News for Sellers
The market has slowed and the incredible appreciation we have seen over the past two years appears to have leveled off.  If you price your home in anticipation of 2-3% appreciation a month, it will be sitting there a long time.  Market time is increasing.

We are about even between a buyers & a sellers market. It is expected to stay that way as long as interest rates climb slowly and stay below 7.5%

Where we go from here depends on inventory levels and interest rates.  Right now, inventory is up, which gives buyers more time to compare your home to others.  It is also causing the marketing time to increase by 50% over last year.

Call me to discuss:

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Other News

 

Pending Home Sales Index Holds Steady reports National Association of Realtors

The pace of home sales will remain strong in the months ahead, according to NAR's Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a leading indicator for the housing market. Based on the number of transactions that have signed contracts but are not yet closed, the PHSI gauges home sales activity for upcoming months, as sales typically close within one or two months of contract signing. In March, the PHSI stood at 122.8, a 10.4 percent increase over the PHSI one year earlier. An index of 100 or more generally indicates a high level of home sales activity.

Home Sales to Benefit From Slower Mortgage-Interest Rate Rise

Mortgage interest rates have been trending-up less than expected, a pattern that should continue through next year and support strong levels of home sales. The forecast was released at the start of the National Association of Realtors Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
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I can help you with New Construction & Condo Conversions
The builder states that I must accompany you on your 1st visit to the development and before you register online, or I can not help you.  Builders make no exceptions to that rule.  There are many advantages to my assistance and it does not cost you anything.  Even if you are just curious, call us first.  We love to show model homes too.

Encinitas Lions Club Rummage Sale - Sat, 5/14/05.  
7AM to 11:30AM

659 Shanas Lane at Garden View in Encinitas
Directions: From El Camino Real go east on Garden View (at SD County Credit Union) 
go to the first street on the right. The rummage sale will be on the corner.

Something for everyone and all proceeds go to charity.
Donations welcome.  Call Dennis at 760-212-8225

 

 

Please, feel welcome to forward this information on to anyone who may be interested.

Thanks for reading,

Donna "Sunshine" Smith, Realtor
Dennis Smith, SRES, ABR, e-PRO, Realtor

760-436-0087 or toll free at 888-668-9053