tacoma market report: Tacoma Market Report for May - 06/05/13 03:41 AM

  May Market Report     Activity in May this year increased by 29%, another significant increase.
This year homes closed 17 days faster.
Sellers accepted nine percent less than their original listing price.
   
 
 
There are 344 homes on the market in North and Central Tacoma and University Place, with an average listing price of $303,500 and a median of $202,000. List prices range for $50,000 to $5.4 million. We're in a seller's market. Well-qualified buyers can still get mortgages at very low rates. If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just send me an email.
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tacoma market report: December Market Report - 01/02/13 03:22 AM
December Market Report
 
Activity in December this year decreased by 12 percent.
The average sales price was two percent  higher than last year's December.  This year homes closed 44 days more quickly.
Sellers accepted three percent less than their original listing price.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Homes continue to sell more quickly and at higher prices. Inventory is down to 275 homes  in North Tacoma and University Place.  The average listing price is $290,740 with a median of $218,800. 
 
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just … (0 comments)

tacoma market report: Tacoma Market Report for September: Activity down, prices up - 10/02/12 05:30 AM
September Closed Transactions
 
North Tacoma activity in September this year decreased thirteen percent.
The average sales price was nineteen percent higher.  This year homes closed 26 days more quickly.  Sellers accepted fourteen percent less than their original listing price

If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask.
We have moved to a sellers' market. There are 878 Tacoma homes on the market today ranging in listing price from $39,000 to $5.9 million.  The average listing price is $253,146 with a median of $179,380. 
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tacoma market report: Tacoma Market Report for July: Activity up, inventory down - 08/13/12 07:15 AM
July Closed Transactions
 
 
 
 
 
 
Activity during July this year increased 3%.
 
The average sales price was 13% lower.  This year homes closed 27 days more quickly.
 
Sellers accepted 7% less than their original listing price.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask.
 
We have moved to a seller's market, with multiple bids being reported and inventory dropping. There are homes in the market for any budget. As of August 13, you have a choice of … (1 comments)

tacoma market report: Tacoma Market Report for April - 05/02/12 04:45 AM
 
April Closed Transactions  
Activity during April this year was 17% lower than last year's March. The average sales price was 12% lower.  This year homes closed 6 days more quickly. Sellers accepted 10% less than their original listing price.    
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask. There are homes in the market for any budget. As of May 2, you have a choice of 465 single family residences priced from $40,000 to $6.4 M.  The average listing price is $259,500 with a median price of $179,000. Listing … (0 comments)

tacoma market report: Tacoma Market Report for March: Activity up for second straight month. - 04/11/12 03:59 AM
March Closed Transactions
 
Activity during March this year was 20% higher than last year's March.
 
The average sales price was 16% lower.  This year homes closed 16 days more quickly.
 
Sellers accepted 11% less than their original listing price.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask.
 
There are homes in the market for any budget. As of April 11, you have a choice of 446 single family residences priced from $52,500 to $6.4 M.  The average listing price is $247,418 … (0 comments)

tacoma market report: Tacoma Market Report for February - 03/12/12 03:39 AM
 

 
February Closed Transactions
 
Market report for North Tacoma and University Place.
Activity during February this year was 33% higher than last year's February.
The average sale price was eight percent lower.  This year homes took 11 days  longer to close.
Sellers accepted 13% less than their original listing price.

 
 
 
 
 
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask.
 
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tacoma market report: Tacoma Market Report for January - 03/02/12 08:01 AM

January Closed Transactions
 
Activity during January this year was 11%  higher  than last year's January.
 
The average sale price was seven percent lower.  This year homes took three weeks longer to close.
 
Sellers accepted 15% less than their original listing price.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask.
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tacoma market report: Tacoma market report: Fourth Quarter - 01/25/12 04:58 AM
  Fourth Quarter Closed Transactions

  Activity during the third quarter this year was 21%  higher than the fourth quarter of last year.
 
  The average sale price was 36% lower, about the same as last quarter.
 
Sellers accepted 11% less than their original listing price.
 
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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tacoma market report: Tacoma market: Activity increases in third quarter - 10/12/11 06:39 AM

Third Quarter Closed Transactions
 
Activity during the third quarter this year was 28%  higher than the third quarter of last year, a significant increase from the second quarter results. 
 
Transactions closed more quickly.  The average sale price was 30% lower, about the same as last quarter.
 
Sellers accepted, again, 12% less than their original listing price.
 
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask.
 

 
 

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tacoma market report: North Tacoma market report for July - 08/01/11 09:06 AM
Closed Transactions for July

Here are last month's statistics for North Tacoma, including downtown and University Place. 
33% fewer homes closed this month than during July last year, and they closed 11 days sooner.
 
The average sale was down only 2% from the same month a year ago, an improvement over last month's numbers. Sellers accepted about  11% less than their original asking price.

Tacoma continues to be a buyers' market, but the trend is moving toward neutral.
 
Currently 748 single family residences are on the market. Listing prices range from $40,000 to $7M. … (0 comments)

tacoma market report: Tacoma Housing Market: Second Quarter Report - 07/07/11 09:50 AM
Second Quarter Closed Transactions
 
Activity during the second quarter this year was 20%  lower than the second quarter of last year.  
 
Transactions closed more quickly.  The average sale price was 30% lower.
 
In 2010, buyers took advantage of the federal tax incentive. That incentive is gone, so a decline in numbers is not surprising.
 
If you'd like the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just ask.
 

 
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tacoma market report: Tacoma market report for Q1 of 2011 - 04/01/11 09:26 AM

Market Report: First Quarter of 2011
There were seventeen percent fewer transactions during the first quarter this year compared to the same period in 2010.
 
Transactions closed nearly a month faster  The average sales price decreased by 25%, and sellers conceded twelve percent on their original listing price.
 
Tacoma is currently a strong buyer's market. Inventory is strong, interest rates are still very low, and sellers are willing to negotiate.
 
If you are interested in the selling details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, just email me. I'll be happy to send them to you.
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tacoma market report: Tacoma market report for March - 04/01/11 08:56 AM
Closed Transactions for March
Here are last month's statistics for North, Central, and South Tacoma. 
38% fewer homes closed this month than during March last year. 
 
The average sale was down only 2% from the same month a year ago. Sellers accepted about 12% less than their original asking price.

Tacoma continues to be a buyers' market, but the trend is moving toward neutral.  
 
Currently 441 single family residences under $1M are on the market, with an average listing price of about $281,000.  Half of the available homes are under $230,000 (these figures do not … (0 comments)