Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Housing News

Home prices creep higher
But the values of US homes aren't as high as expected.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:49 AM
Prices for U.S. homes rose by 0.3% in July from June, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported today, the third monthly gain in a row.

The first-time homebuyer tax credit helped lift prices in July after June prices were revised down to a 0.1% gain from a previously reported 0.5% increase. Economists had expected a 0.5% gain in July home prices.

Prices were down 4.2% from July 2008 and were down 10.5% from the housing market's peak in April 2007. Prices in July were at the same level as March 2005.

Five of nine regions in the U.S. saw price increases, with a 1.6% gain in the Pacific region leading the way. On a year-over-year basis, that region saw prices fall 9%.

The biggest monthly drop was in the East South Central states, which include Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. That region saw prices fall 0.9% in July.

"Mortgage rates have come back down, and demand for homes remains high," Brian Bethune, the chief financial economist of IHS Global Insight, told Bloomberg News. "There are a lot of positives in housing right now."

Monday, June 1, 2009

Monthly Real Estate Report

TRENDGRAPHIX MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Lyon Real Estate

3640 American River Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95864

F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
May 11, 2009
CONTACT: Michael Lyon
CEO
(916) 978-4266
FAX (916) 481-7592

Short Sales on the Increase

“In a reaction to REO inventories now below one month’s supply, more buyers are turning to short-sales in hopes of snagging the home of their dreams. Relatively, the price-per-foot is on the rise in Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, although we are still seeing declines in price-per-foot for El Dorado and Nevada counties. The 8% jump in Pended sales over last month reflects strong buyer demand however, with short-sales having only a 25% successful closing rate, we may not see the same result in future closed transactions. Even the Non-REO inventories have dropped down to a 4 months’ supply which is very different from last year at this time when we had 9 months supply of inventory. We still anticipate large numbers of REO properties to enter the market in late spring but if they are spread out and absorbed quickly there is the real possibility that prices under $200,000 have seen the bottom.”

TRENDGRAPHIX’s latest report shows that sales decreased 7 percent during the month of April for the Tri-County region of Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado Counties. April 2009 sales were 3 percent higher than April 2008 sales. Pending sales increased by 7 percent from March to April 2009.
April 2009 inventory of 6,821 homes for sale is 42 percent lower than April 2008 inventory. This is a 55 percent decrease for the regional inventory record high of 15,302 set in August 2007.

COUNTY HIGHS AND LOWS
Sacramento County sales decreased 7 percent from March to April 2009. Inventory decreased 17 percent during the month of April. Pending sales increased by 5 percent in the month of April. 62 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 32 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 6 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot increased by 2 percent during the month of April to $115.

Placer County sales decreased by 8 percent and inventory decreased by 5 percent during the month of April 2009. Pending sales increased by 6 percent from March to April. 11 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 66 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 23 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot increased 1 percent during the month of April at $150.

El Dorado County showed a 5 percent decrease in sales from March to April, and the inventory decreased by 1 percent from March to April. Pending sales have increased 31 percent during the month of April. 22 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 46 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 32 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 8 percent during the month of April to $150.

Yolo County showed a 16 percent decrease in sales for April and the inventory decreased by 9 percent. Pending sales increased 18 percent during the month of April. 39 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 44 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 17 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot increased by 9 percent during the month of April to $153.

Nevada County sales have increased by 67 percent during the month of April, and inventory increased 5 percent. Pending sales increased by 16 percent. 5 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 30 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 65 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 2 percent during the month of April at $185.

San Joaquin County sales have increased by 1 percent during the month of April, and inventory decreased 23 percent from March to April. Pending sales are down 2 percent. 51 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 40 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 9 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot remained the same at $91 in April.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Great opportunities

I was out in Roseville yesterday showing property in the $100k range. There are some tremendous opportunities in our current market for investors and first time home buyers. It is a very interesting time for the California real estate market.

Monthly Trendgraphix Real Estate Report

Some interesting statistical data about our market..


TRENDGRAPHIX MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Lyon Real Estate

3640 American River Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95864

F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
March 9, 2009
CONTACT: Michael Lyon
CEO
(916) 978-4266
FAX (916) 481-7592

Banked Owned Inventory Declines 20%

“Bank-Owned (REO) Inventory has declined 40% and ‘Solds’ have increased 84% since February 2008,” said Michael Lyon, CEO of Lyon Real Estate. “There has been a 20% drop in REO inventory in just the last 30 days in our region. With state moratoriums and enticements of federal aid, the general feeling is that a lot of REO inventory has been delayed entering the market. Meanwhile, the non-REO market above $500k has seen a 6% increase in inventory and a 37% drop in sales, when comparing February over January 2009. It’s likely that financing constraints are now affecting upper-end market sales and inventory.”

TRENDGRAPHIX’s latest report shows that sales decreased 5 percent during the month of February for the Tri-County region of Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado Counties. February 2009 sales were 44 percent higher than February 2008 sales. Pending sales increased by 4 percent from January to February 2009.
February 2009 inventory of 8,136 homes for sale is 35 percent lower than February 2008 inventory. This is a 47 percent decrease for the regional inventory record high of 15,302 set in August 2007.

COUNTY HIGHS AND LOWS
Sacramento County sales decreased 4 percent from January to February 2009. Inventory decreased 5 percent during the month of February. Pending sales increased by 3 percent in the month of February. 61 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 33 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 6 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 1 percent during the month of February to $115.

Placer County sales decreased by 14 percent and inventory increased by 2 percent during the month of February 2009. Pending sales increased by 7 percent from January to February. 10 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 65 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 25 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot increased 1 percent during the month of February at $149.

El Dorado County showed a 13 percent increase in sales from January to February, and the inventory decreased by 1 percent from January to February. Pending sales have increased 4 percent during the month of February. 18 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 49 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 33 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot increased by 2 percent during the month of February to $165.

Yolo County showed a 12 percent decrease in sales for February and the inventory decreased by 10 percent. Pending sales increased 18 percent during the month of February. 46 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 47 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 7 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 12 percent during the month of February to $128.

Nevada County sales have decreased by 9 percent during the month of February, and inventory increased 6 percent. Pending sales decreased by 10 percent. 7 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 48 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 45 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 4 percent during the month of February at $188.

San Joaquin County sales have decreased by 18 percent during the month of February, and inventory decreased 8 percent from January to February. Pending sales are up 3 percent. 48 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 43 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 9 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased 1 percent to $96 in February.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Economic Forecast for California Real Estate

We attended our March main meeting at the Sacramento Association of Realtors last week. The guest speaker was Leslie Appleton - Young, the chief economist for the California Association of Realtors. It was a very sobering report but did provide some hope for a light at the end of the tunnel. We have gone through approximately 80% of our current foreclosure inventory. That is good news. There are more on the way however. According to the reports Sacramento was one of the first areas to be hit and will be one of the first to recover- Yeah. I have attached a link to her power point presentation below. Even with all the negative news this is still a tremendous time for first time homebuyers to purchase an affordable property or for investors who are looking for rentals. Interest rates are great.

http://www.sacrealtor.org/documents/events/03-03-09sacto.ppt

Thursday, February 26, 2009

"Property of the Week"

This little gem is right down the street from Sierra Oaks Elementary School (k-8) in the heart of Sierra Oaks - one of Sacramentos finest neighborhoods. This house has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Clean and ready to move into. This is a great opportunity to get in to Sierra Oaks. It is listed at $550,000. Interested? Contact us for more information or to arrange a private showing.









Golf Day

What a great day. After all this rain the weather was perfect today. Played a fun outing at Ancil Hoffman with the mens club. Fun format - had a blast. Back to work now looking for our next "Property of the Week".

Friday, February 20, 2009

This is our "Property of the Week". This beautiful South Land Park home has been tastefully remodeled and is a 10 inside. Beautiful and open kitchen with high quality stainless steel appliances. Gorgeous hardwood floors. This is one of the nicest homes we have seen in awhile. It has only been on the market 2 days.
6016 13th Street
3 or 4 bedrooms-2 baths
Approximately 1815 sq.ft.
Offered at $555,000

Call us for details or a private showing- 916-616-6622










































Thursday, February 19, 2009

Below is the monthly press release that our company provides. It is based on actual sales and inventory data in Sacramento County and the surrounding areas. You can find a place on our website(http://andreaandterry.com) where you can view multiple charts in different price ranges and neighborhoods. Just click on the Pricing Trends link on the home page.

TRENDGRAPHIX MONTHLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Lyon Real Estate

3640 American River Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95864

F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
February 17, 2009
CONTACT: Michael Lyon
CEO
(916) 978-4266
FAX (916) 481-7592

No Help for High End Homes

“Unlike for the entry-level housing market that is enjoying low interest rates and high demand, the government has not come to the rescue of the high end market,” said Michael Lyon, CEO of Lyon Real Estate. “Buyers looking at homes priced above $750,000 are short on choice for lenders and loan options. As a result, standing inventory levels in the high end are now above two years and growing.”
TRENDGRAPHIX’s latest report shows that sales decreased 26 percent during the month of January for the Tri-County region of Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado Counties. January 2009 sales were 66 percent higher than January 2008 sales. Pending sales increased by 20 percent from December 2008 to January 2009.
January 2009 inventory of 8,397 homes for sale is 34 percent lower than January 2008 inventory. This is a 45 percent decrease for the regional inventory record high of 15,302 set in August 2007.

COUNTY HIGHS AND LOWS
Sacramento County sales decreased 26 percent from December 2008 to January 2009. Inventory decreased 7 percent during the month of January. Pending sales increased by 19 percent in the month of January. 60 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 35 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 5 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 4 percent during the month of January to $116.

Placer County sales decreased by 25 percent and inventory decreased by 6 percent during the month of January 2009. Pending sales increased by 18 percent from December to January. 15 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 68 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 17 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased 1 percent during the month of January at $148.

El Dorado County showed a 24 percent decrease in sales from December to January, and the inventory decreased by 4 percent from December to January. Pending sales have increased 48 percent during the month of January. 22 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 39 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 39 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 1 percent during the month of January to $162.

Yolo County showed a 47 percent decrease in sales for January and the inventory decreased by 1 percent. Pending sales increased 36 percent during the month of January. 32 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 51 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 17 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 3 percent during the month of January to $148.

Nevada County sales have decreased by 16 percent during the month of January, and inventory decreased 6 percent. Pending sales increased by 32 percent. 0 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 41 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 59 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased by 1 percent during the month of January at $192.

San Joaquin County sales have decreased by 22 percent during the month of January, and inventory decreased 9 percent from December to January. Pending sales are up 20 percent. 47 percent of the homes sold for under $200,000; 44 percent of the homes sold for between $200,000 and $400,000; and 9 percent of the homes sold for over $400,000. The average price per square foot decreased 4 percent to $97 in January.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

This is my first post. I am sitting at my desk(having just created this blog) and wondering what to post. We are going to share our favorite houses(for sale) every week. We specialize in the Arden/East Sacramento areas so most of the properties that we highlight will be in those areas. However we will post anything we come across that is interesting.