Market Update November 2nd thru the 9th

We are approaching the holidays - my favorite time of the year - which is a natural slow down period. In 20171, we had 98 active single family listings - down from last week. I believe last year we got to around 85 active listings before the end of the year. Almost all of the reduction is due to sellers taking their homes off the market and renting them or deciding to try at another time. It is a tough time right now. Only one home sold in the last 7 days. There are still 5 foreclosures on the market -so that number is not increasing - which is a healthy sign. Only 2 new homes came on the market. The good news for the sellers is that as the inventory dries up - those sellers with good pricing and show above average will sell. Buyers will find their choices limited. I would think that we should have a good first of the year in 2008 - since we do not seem to be inundated in foreclosures.