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 2016 SunCrest Real Estate Review

With 2016 now in the books, it’s a good time to reflect on the last year, and look ahead to the next. In 2016, we saw the highest levels of activity in a decade. Homes sold more quickly, inventory was scarce, and interest rates remained low. Like you’re annual checkup with your doc, here’s the report on the last year of SunCrest real estate.

SunCrest Homes sold quicker
In 2016, SunCrest homeowners saw their homes spending less time on the market. The average days spent on the market was 53 days, nearly half (91 days) of what it was in 2015.

2016 SunCrest Market Summary

SunCrest Inventory was scarce 
Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale. Nationally, year-over-year inventory levels have dropped each of the last 18 months. Inventory now stands at a 4-month supply, well below the 6-month supply needed for a ‘normal’ market. In SunCrest, we are below a 2-month supply and have been for the past year. Based on this theory, if nothing else was listed and the current demand remained the same, every home currently on the market in SunCrest would be sold in 2 months.

Interest rates remained low
In addition to rising home prices and limited inventory, mortgage rates were a hot topic in 2016 resulting in an active real estate market. The presidential election, however, did impact rates. Rates increased nearly three quarters of a point (or  approximately 3.5% to 4.25%) but have since stabilized. Further, citing an improved economy and further job growth, the Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates. It’s anticipated they’ll do this three times, in each of the next two years.

 Our take: 

We are often asked, “How’s the market?” Our answer: “Which segment of the market? Townhomes? Custom homes? Starter? Move up?” Depending on what segment may impact the answer. Townhomes are selling in a matter of days, whereas the average time for half million dollar and above homes is nearly double (or triple!) the average of all SunCrest. And new construction? Well, you get the point. It certainly can be a good time to buy or sell, but everyone’s timing, housing need, work situation, and/or family decision is different. We believe in analyzing and arming you with relevant information to make an informed decision specific to your needs.

Our SunCrest Market Update is a hyper-local analysis of the most up-to-date information regarding the SunCrest real estate market.  The previous month’s SunCrest housing information and future editions are released monthly.