REAL ESTATE BLOG
April ’21 Market Report
Unprecedented demand is going head to head with the depleted inventory levels that are challenging buyers. In most markets, demand is winning and YTD sales are slightly ahead of both last year’s and 2019’s pace. In markets that have seen a flow of fresh new…
March ’21 Market Report
Extreme inventory shortages have been no match for the intense buyer demand. We’ll see how that exchange continues to play out, but so far 2021 sales, values and the percentage of homes selling at or over list price and within 10 days are all up…
2020 Year End Market Report
Typically, market activity and prices fall off in the fourth quarter as demand drops and inventory becomes depleted. Despite record-low inventories (down 58% from a year ago), both sales and prices finished the year with extreme momentum. Year over year December sales were up 17%…
December ’20 Market Report
This year’s remarkable demand and strong recovery have been fueled by historic low interest rates and the heightened focus on “home” as a result of Covid lockdowns and temporary closings of work, school and entertainment places people would otherwise be. While many have taken a…
November ’20 Market Report
November active listings are down 49% from 2019 and will remain low through the winter and into next spring. Low inventory continues to be a leading driver in rising values, YTD average sale price is up 7% over last year. Competition among buyers looks to…
October ’20 Market Report
Although inventory levels are about half of what they were, daily new pendings continue to run about 28% higher than the same time last year. The Covid shutdown delayed the market cycles. Expect the strong 3rd quarter performance to carry over well into the 4th quarter—so long…
September ’20 Market Report
The Southeast Michigan market has bounced back strong from Covid. Despite current inventory levels being down 47% compared to a year ago, many local markets set new sales records in July and August. Prices are at an all-time high—average price is up 7% from a…
August ’20 Market Report
Buyers continue to remain aggressive as many in the market were delayed by the spring lockdown. Inventory remains down 39% compared to last year across all markets with daily showing and pending activity running ahead of last year. These market conditions have played favorable for…
July ’20 Market Report Pt. 2
This report is designed as a follow-up to the July 7th Southeast Michigan Rebound Report as we continue to work through the Pandemic. These reports will continue to monitor leading indicators of change—inventory levels, showings, new listings and new pendings. We will also monitor values…
July ’20 Market Report
As we continue to work our way through the Pandemic, our Market Research Department monitors daily activity looking for market shifts that affect our clients. Despite recent news of increasing cases of Covid throughout southern states, buyer demand in Michigan remains strong. New sales are…