Market Trends Report for Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon Areas
January Market Trends Report Using December reporting period data, the most recent data available.
Market Trend: Prices Declining, Slight Increase in Sales and Increased Affordability! December data showed a decline in inventory and sales increased; 6% of homes were sold in Portland compared to 5% in November and 5% sold in Vancouver compared to 4% in November. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, the area affordability barometer is now 5.7 compared to 7.0 in November. A <5 rating is considered affordable. Price declines and historically low interest rates assisted in the improvement in affordability.
Type of Market: Strong Buyers Market in all Price Ranges
(A Year or More of Home Inventory to Choose from....21,328 Homes on the Market for Sale!!)
- Less than 6 months of Inventory is considered a Sellers' Market
- More than 6 months of Inventory is considered a Buyers' Market
- The closer to 6 months of Inventory the more neutral a market it is.
*Data is from HomeQuest database and includes single residences, condos, and attached homes.
December |
PORTLAND |
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VANCOUVER |
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Price Range |
Current Listing |
Sold / Month |
Months of Inventory |
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Current Listings |
Sold/Month |
Months of Inventory |
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0-159,99 |
746 |
56 |
13 |
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340 |
24 |
14 |
160-199,99 |
1448 |
106 |
14 |
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598 |
40 |
15 |
200-299999 |
5104 |
379 |
14 |
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2036 |
122 |
17 |
300-499999 |
5008 |
262 |
19 |
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1469 |
80 |
18 |
> or = 500,000 |
3745 |
104 |
36 |
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834 |
16 |
52 |
All Price Ranges |
16051 |
907 |
18 |
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5277 |
282 |
19 |
Loan Environment: Interest rates continue to be low, 5.0% as of this writing and there are 3.5% down loans available from FHA. .
Sellers, homes that present the home's best features, that are priced at market prices, and that are promoted in a way that appeals to buyers, sell!
Buyers, if you are planning to stay in your home for 3-5 years, if you have good credit, and if you have 3-5% to put down towards your loan and closing costs, it is a great time to buy.
To discuss taking advantage of this market or to get info and/or attend a Home Buyer Seminar on February 21, 2009, Call or Email me!
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