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Our Numbers Are Better Year Over Year

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                         Our Numbers Are Better Year Over Year!

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What a difference a year makes! It is being reported that Sacramento experienced a 30% increase in home values, year over year.  And, we are leading the country in housing recovery!

A year ago 4 of 5 homes sold were either short-sales or bank owned properties. This year that number has reversed, with 4 of 5 homes marketed being equity sales, as homeowners are finding a return of home value to allow for traditional sales!

Interest rates remain attractively low, but a lack of inventory is creating frustration for many homebuyers. Many first time buyers are struggling in their competition with investors, flush with cash.

 

 

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Comments(11)

Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Myrl:

Love the picture that is great. Hope you have a wonderful week. 

Jul 29, 2013 02:02 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Myrl, This always good news even if it is not San Diego. Our state has a lot of issues and the housing recovery will make a positive impact on them. It can't solve everything but it does make for a great improvement.
Jul 29, 2013 04:07 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Interesting facts Myrl, had no idea that we lead the country. 

Clever use of the photo today!

Jul 29, 2013 04:43 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Myrl - That is great news.  Here volume has been increasing, and sale price is just starting to increase.  I love your picture.

Jul 29, 2013 08:22 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Alan - I'm glad you like it!  I hope your week is nice too!

William - You're right about it not solving everything.  However, the fact that California managed to balance a budget for the first time in a decade is also good news.  We are taxed more to make it happen, but I'm hopeful if we can get a strong recovery, other things will improve too!

Tom - I was encouraged by the numbers too!  I used layers to create the graphic photo. 

Debbie - It is a shortage of housing inventory that is Sacramento's biggest problem.

Jul 29, 2013 08:54 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Myrl, great news for sellers in Sacremento, for sure. Our numbers are rising, prices not to much. But buyers are getting frustrated because the lower priced homes are in shorter supply. At least the ones they want!

Jul 29, 2013 09:37 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Myrl,

I love that photo! This is great news for Sacramento and you're a huge reason for its success! California has always been a destination of choice and it looks like opportunities are excellent - much better than a year ago too! It can only get better.

Jul 30, 2013 02:16 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Home buyers really need to be well prepared for the current market conditions. The selection of an agent that has full knowledge of the local market conditions is one of the factors for a successful transaction.

Jul 30, 2013 08:25 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Great news, Myrl, and I love your graphic. Did you have to pay him to pose like that? He must be a politician. :)

Jul 30, 2013 08:27 PM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Myrl.....Great News, 30% that's worth Bragging about. Now all the fence sitting Buyers are says "What Happened" ....Ha. All they needed to do was listen to you and they would be in their dream home, I'm sure prices will continue to rise, so hopefully Home Buyers will get on board sooner than later.

Hopefully your income is also uo 30% this year.

Cheers, have a fun and successful day!

Jul 31, 2013 12:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Home buyers do need to be well prepared for the current market conditions which are somewhat different from a year ago. It is best to take advantage of a local real estate professional that has the needed knowledge.

Jul 31, 2013 10:36 PM