our inventory is declining by 216 listings per week
Demand
19% below normal, and dropping slightly (not as drastically as we usually see in summer)
New Listings
Down 20.5% from this time last year
Listings Under Contract
Down 15.6% from this time last year due to 7% rates
Days on Market
20; historically normal
Down from 56 DOM in January
Median Sales Price
$446,000 – up 7.5% from February to June
Annual Median Sales Price/Square Foot Appreciation
Down 4.8% YOY and will continue to be negative until August due to the rapid appreciation we experienced last year
Price Reductions
Are declining; only 11% of listings had a price reduction in the last week of June 2023; this indicates less pressure on Sellers due to low supply
median price reduction was $10,000, but varies by price point
Concessions
42% of all sales in June had seller paid concessions; median concession is $8,000
Sales Price vs List Price Ratio
98.1% of list price
Summary
· Greater Phoenix Seller Market is stable – prices continue to rise, but not as fast
· FHA contracts are getting popular & Down Payment Assistance is back
· Luxury contracts are stronger than seasonally normal
What’s reasonable to expect in the coming weeks/months?
Leading metrics in Greater Phoenix do not support continued downward pressure on price for most cities
Mortgage rate volatility uncertainty is worse than the rate itself – we need stability for both buyers and sellers to move
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. At Bison Ventures, we understand that the current market is challenging and there is uncertainty regarding interest rates. We know we have many clients in need of a new home, and we do not want today’s interest rates to be a barrier. We are currently offering the Bison Refinance Program – After six on-time payments of your new mortgage, you are eligible for a Special Refinance for a period of 3 years from your closing date. This entails NO lender or appraisal fees. Please let us know if any of your clients would be interested in discussing this further. It’s a perfect opportunity to buy now, and lower their payment later!