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Sonoma County Home Sales - May 2015

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Sonoma County Home Sales - May 2015

 

Sonoma County Home Sales - May 2015

As the median home prices inch higher and higher in Sonoma County, it appears that many would-be home sellers would like the prices to rise faster. During May 2015 we've been experiencing a large number of price reductions and homes being withdrawn from the market.

Why? Sellers priced their homes too high. Even if a buyer was to agree to an inflated home price, there is just this one little problem called an appraisal. If the home doesn't appraise for the offer price, the home buyer will have to make up the difference in cash. That can be hard to do considering the down payment plus closing costs are already a pretty hefty chunk of change!

The median home price in Sonoma County hit $545K during May. This is the highest it has been since the market crash in 2007. The all-time median high was $619K back in August 2005. Prices still have room to grow, but they will do so in their own time, not on a sellers schedule.

 

Sonoma County Home Sales - May 2015

 

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Cynthia Larsen (707-332-2560) is an independent real estate referral broker in Sonoma County, California as well as a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist.

CA Broker License #01433049

Comments(2)

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Well it does seem to be less than the all time high but is a healthy average price for most of the Americas Cynthia Larsen

Jun 18, 2015 02:19 PM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Yes, the price of a home here is outrageous! I'm sure glad I bought my home in 1991 at less than half what it would cost me today.

Jun 19, 2015 04:50 AM