The absorption rate for Las Vegas Valley Area Short Sales remains stable for Sept/Oct 2008.  Absorption still remains high and just slightly under the 2 year mark.  Inventory has risen at a slower pace than normal (+207 units).  Pending units has also risen by +110 units.    Solds have  increased by +15 units.  No changes as pending and list prices for last month's report were pulled a month late and on the same date as this report.

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

Short Sale Synopsis:

  • Listings 11/14/2008: 6690
  • Pending 11/14/2008: 2198
  • Closed 8/28-9/28/2008: 298
  • Month's Inventory: 22.4 (=1.87 Years Inventory.)

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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2 Comments on Las Vegas, NV Area Short Sale October 2008 Inventory Update: Still bad but stable 3 months in a row!

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Renee

Stable is good because it represents potential progress that will soon take place.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz
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Tom:  Absolutely!  We do need more closes in this department.  With all my reports it seems almost all sectors have been enjoying stability last three months!
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