Buyer Competition Easing This chart highlights seasonal and yearly shifts in the relationship between list price and closed sale price in Southeast Michigan since 2022. The red line represents the monthly percentage of homes selling below, blue line at, and green line above list price.…

As we head into the 4th quarter, YTD single family sales are almost even (-1%) in the SE and NW Michigan markets and down 8% in Washtenaw County. YTD average sale price is up 8% for SE, up 4% for Washtenaw and up 19% and…

Rising Home Values Hold The Southeast Michigan housing market continues to demonstrate significant trends that are essential for both REALTORS and consumers to understand. As of July 2024, the market is characterized by rising property values, stable pricing, and mixed sales activity. These dynamics are…

Despite inventory and affordability challenges, buyers remain vigilant in searching for their new home. In the past four weeks, overall showings across Michigan markets were up 19% compared to the same time last year. In the upper-end markets, the jump in activity is even greater—up…

In our Southeast market, year to date sales are running even with last month and prices are up about 6% compared to last year. New listing inventory is about even with last month. Showing activity is up across Michigan markets, up 36% from last year.…

In most markets, the inventory shortages are subsiding some as new listings are more readily available. While January new pendings were up from December, they still lagged behind January of ’23 and January closed sales were slow in most markets. Looking ahead, with continued strong…

The lack of inventory had a negative impact on 2023 sales and depleted inventory levels held sales volume down. Through the first half of 2023, prices were down from the prior year. That flipped in June and since then monthly average prices have been up.…

The 2023 market was defined by strong buyer demand reined in by limited inventory. Despite the inventory and interest rate challenges of 2023, buyers persisted. They continue to look for updated and well-maintained homes and when they see them, the nails come out. Potential sellers…

Heading through the holidays and the balance of the year, expect sales and prices to do their usual year-end fade as a result of depleted inventory quantity and quality. It’s important to note that the declining sales and prices have more to do with our…

Buyers continue to face depleted and picked-over inventory. Post-pandemic inventory levels have dramatically dropped since 2019. The inventory levels on October 1st are down by 28% compared to last year and by 60% compared to 2019. Due to the rapid sale of prime new listings,…