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Summer 2010 Market Update
Market Commentary Provided byJohn L. and Rosita M. Dorris If you can qualify, now is an exceptional time to buy a home in Visalia and Tulare County. Low home prices makes a home purchase a great value! Call now for more information at 559-627-3440 |
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| Average Home Price | $175,000 - View Graph Trend |
| Average Price Compared to Last Year | Up 0-5% |
| Average Time on Market | 30-60 days |
| Best Selling Price Range | $150,000 - $199,000 |
| Worst Selling Price Range | $450,000 - $499,000 |
| Prices As % of Asking Price | 95-100% |
| Existing Home Prices for the past 90 days are? | Increasing |
| Market Trend | Decreasing |
| Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market | More buyers than sellers |
| Buyer Activity for the past 90 days in Visalia is | Increasing |
| Seller Activity for the past 90 days in Visalia is? | Decreasing |
| Multiple Offers? | Yes |
| What Percentage of the Current Housing Inventory are Foreclosures and/or Short Sales? | More than 50% |
| Is Financing Available For Qualified Buyers? | Yes |
| Housing Inventory | Limited Supply |
| Greatest Activity | First Time Buyers |
| Reason to Buy/Sell | Population Growth |
| Nearest Metro Area | Tulare County |
| Housing Hot Spots | Most cities within the Tulare County area are considered 'Housing Hotspots' |
| Average Sold Price | $175,000 - View Graph Trend |
Visalia Local News
Repeat Buyers & Investors With Cash Boosting Home Sales & Prices In Many Markets, New HouseHunt Survey Shows
For the first time in nearly three years, repeat buyers and investors have overtaken first-time buyers as sales leaders once again in the nation's housing market. As a result, prices of bank-owned REOs and properties involved in short sales are being bid up by multiple offers and cash buyers in many neighborhoods, according to the latest HouseHunt quarterly current market conditions survey.
"The current ratio of 58% to 42% favors repeat buyers," said Michael Bearden, president and CEO of HouseHunt, Inc. "This is an increase of 10 percentage points over a year ago and 24 points over six months ago. In a more balanced market of supply and demand, repeat buyers usually lead by a two-thirds ratio."
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For the first time in nearly three years, repeat buyers and investors have overtaken first-time buyers as sales leaders once again in the nation's housing market. As a result, prices of bank-owned REOs and properties involved in short sales are being bid up by multiple offers and cash buyers in many neighborhoods, according to the latest HouseHunt quarterly current market conditions survey.
"The current ratio of 58% to 42% favors repeat buyers," said Michael Bearden, president and CEO of HouseHunt, Inc. "This is an increase of 10 percentage points over a year ago and 24 points over six months ago. In a more balanced market of supply and demand, repeat buyers usually lead by a two-thirds ratio."
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30 yr. fixed rate: 4.60%---------------------------------
15 yr. fixed rate: 4.07%
30 yr. jumbo rate: 5.42%
15 yr. jumbo rate: 4.98%
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