Are we on the cusp of a change in the Real Estate market? The last 4 years have seen incredible increases in real estate values mainly due to an imbalance between supply and demand. Buyers (demand) have outstripped listing inventory (supply) month after month and year after year. In the last few weeks, I have had a number of conversations with Realtors who have told me that things seem to be slowing down. Multiple offers scenarios, while still happening, are being joined by less buyers and some properties that are not priced correctly are not getting any action. The truth will be revealed at the end of August and September (see chart below).
Price vs Listing
The end of summer traditionally has a pretty sharp drop off in the number of properties for sale. If at the end of August and September that seasonal adjustment does not happen with its normal veracity, we could be seeing a future with buyers having a bit more room for negotiations.
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