by Kathy Gibson | Apr 15, 2024 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Open House, Selling
We remain in a paradoxical environment where the ongoing strength of the U.S. economy raises concerns for the housing market. Strong jobs numbers last week were followed by equally strong inflation numbers this week, and then retail spending numbers exacerbated concerns that any rate cuts from the Fed would not come until the second half of the year, if at all. Pasadena, CA Mon Apr 15 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,724,000 with the market action index hovering around 53. This is an increase over last month’s market action index (MAI) of 52. Inventory has decreased to 66. 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....
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 8, 2024 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Open House, Selling
Pasadena, CA Mon Apr 08 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,880,000 with the market action index (MAI) hovering around 53. This is less than last month’s market action index of 54. Inventory has held steady at or around 59. The market has started cooling and prices have recently plateaued. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Pasadena, CA Mon Oct 23 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,674,500 with the market action index (MAI) hovering around 52. This is less than last month’s market action index of 53. Inventory has held steady at or around 90. The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices....
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 16, 2023 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
Pasadena, CA Mon Oct 16 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,649,500 with the market action index (MAI) hovering around 53. This is less than last month’s market action index of 55. Inventory has increased to 94. The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 9, 2023 | Market, Neighborhood
Pasadena, CA Mon Oct 09 2023 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,600,000 with the market action index (MAI) hovering around 53. This is less than last month’s market action index of 54. Inventory has increased to 93. The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on...