JULY 2023

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New Home Sales Hit 15-Month High as Prices Dip and Mortgage Rates Over 7%

A Snapshot - June 2023 was a Seller's Market!

In terms of listings, there was a significant decrease of 22.3% compared to the previous year, but a notable increase of 16.3% compared to the previous month. The number of listings sold also experienced a decline of 27.2% year over year, but a modest growth of 4.5% month over month. Additionally, while the number of listings under contract saw a slight increase of 1.1% compared to the previous month, it decreased by 6% when compared to the previous year. The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales stood at 1.5, indicating a 7.1% increase from the previous year. Regarding prices, the Average Sold Price per Square Footage showed a positive shift of 1% compared to the previous month; however, it experienced a decrease of 4% in comparison to the previous year. The Median Sold Price, on the other hand, observed a modest increase of 0.5% from the previous month. Furthermore, the Average Sold Price displayed a growth of 1.6% from the previous month. Over the past six months, the Average Sold Price trend was identified as "Appreciating," aligning with the trend of the Median Sold Price.In terms of market activity, the Average Days on Market witnessed a downward trend, experiencing a substantial increase of 84.6% compared to the previous year. The ratio of Sold Price vs. Original List Price indicated a slight decrease of 2%, settling at 99% when compared to the previous year.

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Brokers in the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) witnessed a surge in closed sales, marking their highest volume since September 2022. However, limited inventory created intense competition among buyers, resulting in a decrease of about 24% in closed sales compared to June 2022. The NWMLS report revealed that the supply of homes was limited to about six weeks, with certain counties having less than two months of inventory. Active listings of single-family homes and condos decreased significantly by nearly 21% compared to the previous year, while pending sales for June also declined. Despite the challenging market conditions, NWMLS members added a substantial number of new listings, and the demand for housing continued to drive up prices. The demand for housing continued to drive up prices, with the median price for single-family homes in King County approaching the previous year's record of $998,888. Although the market favored sellers, the overall market remained balanced as sales kept pace with the available inventory, and both buyers and sellers adapted to the current conditions.

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