by Kathy Gibson | Sep 11, 2023 | Buying, Market
What’s the latest in real estate news? As the job market continues to show signs of easing, it is looking more likely that the Fed may not raise rates in their upcoming September meeting. With mortgage rates remaining elevated despite their downward movement in the past couple of weeks, the Fed’s hike pause would be welcome news for the housing market. Mortgage applications just started rising after five weeks of retreat, and the housing market could build on its momentum if rates continue to move sideways or even decline in the next few weeks. Pasadena, CA Mon Sep 11 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,488,000 with the market action index hovering around 55. This is less than last month’s market action index of 56. Inventory has increased to 83. In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb. South Pasadena, CA 91030 Mon Sep 11 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in South Pasadena, CA 91030 is $1,825,000 with the market action index hovering around 51. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 49. Inventory has decreased to 10. While the Market Action Index shows some strengthening in the last few weeks, prices have settled in a bit of a plateau. We are currently in a...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2023 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
The U.S. economy survived the first half of 2023 without going into a recession, as consumers turned out to be more resilient than most economists expected. Despite going through high inflation rates, banking crisis, and debt ceiling issues in the first six months of the year, consumers remain upbeat, and their confidence recovered somewhat in recent weeks. The housing market, on the other hand, has continued to encounter headwinds since late 2022, as rates stayed elevated and housing supply remained tight. With an increase in home building activity at the national level, we could see some slight improvement in market conditions in the U.S., but tight inventory will likely remain the norm in California in the second half of the year until rates start coming down meaningfully. Pasadena, CA Mon Jul 10 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,495,000 with the market action index hovering around 53. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 52. Inventory has decreased to 83. Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues. South Pasadena, CA Mon Jul 10 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in South Pasadena, CA is $1,773,500 with the market action index hovering around 50. This is less than last month’s market action index of 55. Inventory has increased to 18. The market has been cooling off a bit in recent...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Pasadena, CA Mon Jun 26 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,499,991 with the market action index hovering around 52. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 50. Inventory has increased to 91. In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the market action index. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb. Altadena, CA Mon Jun 26 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Altadena, CA is $1,249,000 with the market action index hovering around 58. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 58. Inventory has increased to 35. Market appears to have begun to cool. As we’re still notably in a Seller’s market, prices have not yet adjusted. If the market continues to cool, then expect prices to follow lower. It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall. Expect this condition if the index falls to the Buyer’s...
by Kathy Gibson | May 22, 2023 | Buying, Home and Garden, Market, Neighborhood, Open House, Selling, Uncategorized
Home purchase sentiment improves as consumers’ optimism on mortgage rates amend: The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) increased in April to its highest level since May 2022, jumping 5.5 points to 66.8. All six of the HPSI’s components increased month over month, including the one associated with consumers’ expectations on mortgage rates. While almost half of respondents still expected mortgages rates to rise over the next year, nearly a quarter (22%) of them expect mortgage rates to go down. Pasadena, CA Mon May 22 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,599,000 with the market action index hovering around 50. This is less than last month’s market action index of 51. Inventory has increased to 87. The market has not shown strong directional trends in terms of supply and demand. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone and prices have been moving upward as evidence. Altadena, CA 91001 Mon May 22 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Altadena, CA 91001 is $1,356,000 with the market action index hovering around 60. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 56. Inventory has increased to 30. Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues....
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 27, 2023 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
California’s housing market and employment continued to make progress in February. However, recent banking turmoil has caused some uncertainty in the market. The ongoing pressures in the financial system could lead to smaller banks tightening their lending standards, which could negatively impact housing demand. Despite this, the Fed has enacted its ninth rate hike since March 2022, but hinted that there may only be one more to come before the end of the year. This has resulted in mortgage rates falling for the second consecutive week, reaching their lowest level in a month. As a result, many buyers have been motivated to enter the market, with mortgage applications increasing for the third week in a row. In my opinion, this is a great time for potential buyers to take advantage of the lower rates and make their move into the housing market. Pasadena, CA Mon Mar 27 2023 This week the median list price for Pasadena, CA is $1,629,500 with the market action index hovering around 47. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 47. Inventory has decreased to 86. In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone and prices have recently resumed upward pressure. La Crescenta, CA 91214 Mon Mar 27 2023 This week the median list price for La Crescenta, CA 91214 is $1,396,500 with the market action index hovering around 58. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 57. Inventory has decreased to...