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Real Estate Broker/Owner with RE/MAX Country

Emerging Trends in the Market


We are only a few months into this New Year but there are some trends emerging in the Market. First off the coasts are hot; I would even dare to say on Fire. But they are quickly running out of inventory which is driving home prices up quickly. Why the Shortage? Well there might be a few answers for that. It could be that with the economy returning, millennials who have been living with family are now trying to get out on their own. At the same time baby boomers are seeking to downsize and have a lower cost of living which is flooding the market with buyers. Or it could be that financially recovering GenXers are investing in their current homes in fear of the market and mortgage rates possibly going up, leaving the market with a lack of inventory. It could also be potential sellers are very apprehensive of the market, mortgage rates and ability to get a new loan.  The fact that few new entry-level homes are being built because of rise in cost may also be contributing to this trend. Regardless of what the reason for the lack of inventory it is defiantly a sellers market right now even if the sellers don’t know it. I guess I end this Blog with a question. Will this trend continue or will confidence in the market return?


Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country

Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com

Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country

Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com

Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

We are seeing the same phenomena here in the middle of the country too. Hard to say what is causing the shortage of inventory, but it is almost critical. 

Something you made me realize is that the price to build the home is not the issue, but land where people can commute to work is so expensive because of its rarity. Used to be, people just kept moving further out, but can't do that anymore with fuel and time costs.

Feb 05, 2016 06:42 AM
Val Evans
Scottsdale, AZ

I think 2016 will continue to be a great year for home sales. I'm seeing more and more new home construction and new business construction in our areas.

Feb 05, 2016 09:38 AM