by Kathy Gibson | Mar 25, 2024 | Buying, Home and Garden, Market, Open House, Selling
Consumers have been feeling positive about buying and selling since the start of the year, and the latest housing market report released by the California Association of Realtors reflected the improvement in optimism. Both supply and demand increased in February and the competitiveness of the market appeared to be heating up as we entered the spring homebuying season. Pasadena, CA Mon Mar 25 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA increased to $1,950,000 with the market action index hovering around 52. This is less than last month’s market action index of 53. Inventory has decreased to 65. 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 Seller’s market so prices will likely resume their climb should this trend...
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 | Mar 11, 2024 | Buying, Home and Garden, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
Pasadena, CA Mon Mar 11 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,765,000 with the market action index hovering around 55. This is an increase over last month’s market action index of 51. Inventory has decreased to 59. 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...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 29, 2024 | Buying, Home and Garden, Market, Neighborhood, Selling
In 2023, the housing market faced challenges due to low supply and high borrowing costs. However, with easing inflation and a soft economic outlook, interest rate cuts are expected in 2024, which could lead to a housing market recovery. As rates declined to a 7-month low, Americans are feeling more positive, and an increase in market activity is anticipated. Home prices are expected to continue rising due to tight supply, with a mid-single-digit year-over-year growth rate in the statewide median price projected for early 2024. Pasadena, CA Mon Jan 29 2024 This week the median list price for a single family home in Pasadena, CA is $1,699,000 with the market action index hovering around 51. This is less than last month’s market action index of 53. Inventory has increased to 75. Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s Market (where significant demand leaves little inventory available). If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow...
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...