The absorption rate for Las Vegas Valley Area Short Sales went up slightly for February 2009.  Absorption still remains high and above the two year mark.  Inventory has increased subtly (+62 units).  Pending units have decreased nicely by -531 units.    Solds have increased by a measely +11 units.  Absorption up by 2 months

There are many reasons for the lack of closings in this market and it is outlined in this post. 

Short Sale Synopsis:

• Listings 3/25/2009: 6833
• Pending 3/25/2009: 2826
• Closed February 2009: 210
• Month's Inventory: 32.5 (=2.7 Years Inventory.)

Short Sales Currently Account for:

• 35.3% of All Las Vegas Valley Listings
• 7.8% of All Las Vegas Valley Sales
  

One thing you really need to consider when buying or selling short is to make sure the list agent is EXPERIENCED in this niche.  These deals are hard to pull whether it is or is not an experienced agent.  

Read here for the most current Las Vegas Area Short Sale Report.

Read here for last month's report on Las Vegas Area Short Sales.

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