2015 Shows Stable, Improving Market Locally
The residential real estate market in the Greater Daytona Beach Area continues to improve and the "new normal" market is here. In 2014 home sold prices showed an increase of 2.2% from the previous year, which is approaching a more normal market that usually achieves a 3-3.5% value increase from year-to-year. The average residential sold price in 2014 was $177,300.
We are a long way from the "bubble prices" of 2005-2006. But we are also no longer seeing price drops that led to a 40% decrease in values after the "bubble." Prices are going up - good news for sellers. But for buyers, if you wait to buy you will likely pay more later.
What's the Foreclosure Market Look Like Locally
In the Greater Daytona Beach Area there are about 3,100 residential properties
available, and only 9% are foreclosures. It wasn't long ago
that over 40% of the market was foreclosures. Cash buyers, most
often investors, snapped up the low and moderately priced foreclosures over the
past two years. And banks are releasing new foreclosures slowly in order
to keep prices up. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the big players
currently in the foreclosure market. Go to http://www.homepath.com/ or http://www.homesteps.com/featuresearch.html for the latest information on what's
available.
Tips on Selling in Today's Market
The real estate market is hot
- properties are selling fast and at fair prices. "Right-priced"
properties get multiple offers quickly. It's fine to set the
asking price a bit on the high side, but over-priced properties tend to
"sit there" until the inevitable price drops come. In
the meantime, the seller has lost valuable time in closing a sale that frees up
funds to buy that next "dream house."
Curb appeal is critical. Don't let potential buyers who want to buy NOW
drive past your house because it doesn't have that "buy me
appeal." Invest some sweat equity and a few bucks into sprucing up
the yard and your front door. Maybe some paint! And - keep the interior clean,
neat, odor free, and remove pets for showings. Remember, you are competing
for that buyer, one who may already have two or three homes on a short
list!
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Greater Daytona Beach Area on my websites: www.buydaytonabeachhomes.com and www.buyormondbeachhomes.com.
Condo Sales Strong
In December 2014, there were 147 condos sales in the area - one of our best months in a while. Prices ranged from $29,000 to $625,000. Currently, inventory is the problem - not enough condos on the market.
In December 2014, there were 147 condos sales in the area - one of our best months in a while. Prices ranged from $29,000 to $625,000. Currently, inventory is the problem - not enough condos on the market.
Interest Rates Continue at Historic Lows
The average 30-yr conventional mortgage rate in early January 2015 is 3.66%. Last January 2014 it was 4.43% For some history - 30 years ago 1985 it was 13.08%. The current 15-yr rate is 2.98% (Freddie Mac).
Opinions
expressed are those of G. Vance, REALTOR, and not necessarily those of Exit
Beach Realty
