The San Marcos real estate market continues to evolve, especially with the large number of distress sales. These data do not include any private sales nor manufactured housing; the numbers are derived from the MLS and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

Media reports speak in general terms, rather than local, so that information may not represent the reality of our local San Marcos real estate market. Having data from a knowledgeable agent about the local market conditions benefits you as the buyer or seller. 

In July 2009 there were 87 homes sold in San Marcos' 2 zip codes (92069 and 92078), a 19% decrease over June sales. Here's the breakdown of overall activity. 

Sale volume declined in July over the June numbers. However the overall average sales price rose, as did the average price of a detached home sold in July over the prior month. The days on market remained under 2 months. 

There were 172 homes (118 detached and 54 attached) homes on the market at the end of July with a Contingent status, i.e., homes with offers awaiting approval from the short sale and REO lenders. THis is an increase of 17% over last month, indicating more of the short sale sna REO homes are getting offers. These homes are included in the overall Active stats since they are still considered active until the approvals are obtained. 

At the end of July 2009 the San Marcos real estate market had 371 homes for sale (46% are contingent), an increase of 8% in total inventory from June. This represents an inventory of 4.5 months for attached homes (just slightly more than in June) and only 3.5 months for detached (the same as June) based on the current rate of sales over the last 6 months.  The San Marcos real estate market, then, remains competitive for buyers and properties are staying on the market for less time, along with the decline in inventory. 

In July we saw 86 homes come on the market, down 32% from June but still more than May numbers. During July 108 homes went pending, an increase of 20% over the number of pendings in June, which had also increased over the May pendings. 

This overview of the San Marcos real estate market is based on information provided by the MLS for homes that went under contract in the last couple of months and closed in December. More details can be provided if needed with regard to current activity as well as within the specific zip codes of San Marcos (92078 and 92069).

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