by Kathy Gibson | Jun 24, 2024 | Buying, Home and Garden, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
It seems like inflation might be cooling off for the rest of the year, which could help stabilize mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve decided to keep rates steady for now, but they’re expected to cut them later this year, just not as much as we initially thought. As a result, home sales should improve in the second half of the year, though the growth will be slower than previously projected. Pasadena, CA Mon Jun 24 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,890,000 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 98. 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 prices....
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 2, 2024 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Open House, Selling
The economy is showing solid first-quarter growth, boosting consumer confidence in their financial well-being. However, resilient consumer spending is preventing a decrease in inflation, posing a challenge for the Fed in lowering interest rates. The central bank is still expected to cut rates by 75 bps this year, with the first cut anticipated in June. If this prediction holds true, rates should start declining more sustainably in May, potentially benefiting the spring home buying season. Pasadena, CA Tue Apr 02 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,980,000 with the market action index (MAI) hovering around 52. This is less than last month’s market action index of 55. Inventory has held steady at or around 63. The market remains in a relative stasis in terms of sales to inventory and prices have been relatively stable for a few weeks. 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 | Mar 18, 2024 | Buying, Home and Garden, Market, Neighborhood, Open House, Selling
The housing market continues to show promising signs of a better spring homebuying season that we saw last year. Both closed and pending sales appear to have risen again in February and all signs point to a market that is heating up as days on market falls, the percentage of sellers discounting to attract buyers falls, and the percentage of home closing above list price rises. Pasadena, CA Mon Mar 18 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,881,499 with the market action index hovering around 54. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 49. Inventory has held steady at or around 70. 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 | Jan 22, 2024 | Buying, Market, Neighborhood, Selling, Uncategorized
Despite a slight rise in inflation at the end of last year, the news headlines for 2024 have mostly been positive. Consumers are starting to believe that overall price growth is slowing, and there is stabilization in rates. Additionally, more homebuyers who were previously on the sidelines are returning to the market. These are encouraging signs that could jumpstart the housing market in the new year and potentially lead to a turnaround. If this positive sentiment persists and the upward momentum continues, we may witness a resurgence in market activity in the near future. Pasadena, CA Mon Jan 22 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,595,000 with the market action index (MAI) hovering around 52. This is about the same as last month’s market action index of 52. Inventory has held steady at or around 70. The market remains in a relative stasis in terms of sales to inventory and prices have been relatively stable for a few weeks. 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...