Single Family Home Sellers Getting 99.7% Of Their List Price in October 2020
October continued to be busier than the calendar normally suggests. Buyer activity remains higher than normal for this time of year, while in many segments of the market housing supply remains much lower than one year ago. Multiple offers remain a common occurrence in many areas, keeping housing hot while the temperatures continue to fall.
New Listings increased 9.0 percent for Single Family and 8.8 percent for Townhouse/Condo. Pending Sales increased 27.4 percent for Single Family and 25.0 percent for Townhouse/Condo. Inventory decreased by 41.5 percent for Single Family and 23.5 percent for Townhouse/Condo.
Median Sales Price increased 12.8 percent to $282,000 for Single Family and 16.4 percent to $185,000 for Townhouse/Condo. Days on Market decreased 48.6 percent for Single Family and 19.2 percent for Townhouse/Condo. Months Supply of Inventory decreased 40.9 percent for Single Family and 31.3 percent for Townhouse/Condo.
Mortgage rates dropped to new record lows again in October, helping to offset the monthly mortgage payment increases caused by the rise in home prices seen in many segments of the market across the country. While prices often dip a bit in the winter months, continued buyer demand may temper any price retreats this year.
Average days on market for single family homes... 19 Days!
Check out what home prices are doing in Tucson, AZ for October 2020.
Tucson Market Report Highlights For October 2020:
- New Listings increased 9.0 percent for Single Family and 8.8 percent for Townhouse/Condo.
- Pending Sales increased 27.4 percent for Single Family and 25.0 percent for Townhouse/Condo.
- Inventory decreased 41.5 percent for Single Family and 23.5 percent for Townhouse/Condo.
- Median Sales Price increased 12.8 percent to $282,000 for Single Family and 16.4 percent to $185,000 for Townhouse/Condo.
- Days on Market decreased 48.6 percent for Single Family and 19.2 percent for Townhouse/Condo.
- Months Supply of Inventory decreased 40.9 percent for Single Family and 31.3 percent for Townhouse/Condo.
These numbers can be positive or negative depending on which side of the fence you are on… Buyer or Seller?
Below are some important charts of data to give you a visual of how the Tucson housing market is trending for October 2020.
CLICK ON THE CHARTS BELOW TO SEE THEM BIGGER.
Closed Home Sales
Total real estate sales in Tucson for the month of October 2020 was 1,341 single-family homes sold and 230 townhouse/condos sold.
Which was +13.0% year-over-year change for single-family homes and +60.8% year-over-year change for townhouse/condos from the previous year as shown in the chart above.
Average Home Sales Price
In October 2020, the average sales price in Tucson of a single-family home in was $344,88 and $206,724 for a Townhouse/Condo.
Which was a +17.6% year-over-year change for single-family homes and a +17.1% year-over-year change for townhouse/condo from the previous year shown in the chart above.
Median Home Sales Price
In October 2020, the median sales price in Tucson of a single-family home was $282,000 and $185,000 for a townhouse/condo.
Which was a +12.8% year-over-year change for single-family homes and a +16.4% year-over-year change for townhouse/condo as shown in the chart above.
Average Days On Market
In October 2020, the average days it took a single-family home to sell was 19 days and 21 days for a townhouse/condo as shown in the chart above.
This was a year-over-year change of -48.6% for a single-family home and -19.2% for a townhouse/condo.
Active Home Listings
In October 2020, the number of active listings in Tucson, Arizona for single-family homes was 1,516 and 218 for townhouse/condo.
This was a -41.5% year-over-year change for single-family homes and a -23.5% change year-over-year change for townhouse/condos as shown in the chart above.
Active listings and home inventory numbers are a key indicator to keep an eye on.
If this downward or even slight increase in inventory continues, look for the Tucson housing market to continue to be strong and home prices to move up creating a sellers’ market in Tucson, Arizona.
HOME BUYERS
As home inventory levels begin to decrease there is less to chose from. So when you see a home that you like that is properly priced moving quickly is key to getting your offer accepted.
HOME SELLERS
As the number of listings decreases, sellers are poised to sell their home faster and for more money. Marketing and making your home look great are the keys to selling your home FAST and for MORE MONEY.
As a seller, your home is one of three listings:
- A home that sells!
- One that gets showings but sells the house down the road.
- Or the home that gets no showings and does not sell.
Which type of listing do you want to be?
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