Heated Markets and Spring Inventory ☀
Spring is just around the corner, which means we’ll be switching back to daylight savings! While we’ll be losing an hour of sleep, we’ll gain an extra hour of daylight to enjoy our leisurely activities. Available single-family home statistics have been included below as it has been receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Available Single Family Home Inventory in the MLS as of March 10, 2022
| Highest Price | Lowest Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Aptos (20 Active +9%) | $6,250,000 | $920,000 |
| Atherton (10 Active +29%) | $100,000,000 | $10,388,000 |
| Campbell (13 Active +31%) | $2,498,000 | $1,448,000 |
| Capitola (5 Active -17%) | $2,988,000 | $1,299,000 |
| Cupertino (16 Active -6%) | $5,999,950 | $799,888 |
| Los Altos (21 Active +14%) | $12,000,000 | $2,298,000 |
| Los Altos Hills (15 Active +14%) | $25,000,000 | $3,788,000 |
| Los Gatos (25 Active -20%) | $16,499,000 | $529,000 |
| Menlo Park (15 Active +58%) | $6,995,000 | $1,499,000 |
| Milpitas (19 Active) | $12,000,000 | $999,999 |
| Monte Sereno (6 Active +100%) | $10,900,000 | $2,495,000 |
| Mountain View (27 Active +144%) | $5,695,000 | $1,595,000 |
| Palo Alto (43 Active +12%) | $16,800,000 | $2,700,000 |
| Redwood City (47 Active +60%) | $4,999,000 | $998,000 |
| San Jose (322 Active +74%) | $7,288,888 | $699,000 |
| Santa Clara (31 Active +3%) | $2,999,000 | $975,000 |
| Santa Cruz (26 Active +12%) | $6,392,000 | $925,000 |
| Saratoga (22 Active +83%) | $9,900,000 | $2,100,000 |
| Soquel (4 Active no change) | $6,289,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Sunnyvale (51 Active +82%) | $4,299,000 | $1,298,000 |
The green or red percentages signify either a rise or decline in inventory month-over-month. Between the beginning of the year and now, the available inventory in the cities and towns that we at The Dawn Thomas Team report on and serve is still EXTREMELY LOW! Available homes in most areas have increased. These numbers can be interpreted that a number of homeowners in Silicon Valley are cashing out now. Beach homes are very hard to come by. Let us know as we have the inside scoop, and are in touch with future sellers.
Even with the slight bump up in available inventory, there’s still never been a better time to sell!
So far in 2022, markets remain very heated. The prevailing dynamic which dominated 2021, high-demand with very-low-supply conditions, continues into 2022. Crowded open houses, multiple offers, fierce overbidding, fast sales, and rising prices remain the norm. That is not to say there haven’t been buyers negatively impacted by higher loan rates and/or recent declines in stock portfolios. This has led to some buyers and sellers being more hesitant and taking a pause on their plans to make a move. But, not enough to move the needle on the fundamentally very-high-demand/very-low-
If you are considering on relocating or making a move, let’s discuss your options now! Our team at Silicon Valley and Beyond often helps our clients plan 2+ years out. Please do not ever think that contacting us is too early in the process. We handle everything—including planning moves!
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As always, if you have any questions about this month’s market conditions, or buying or selling a home, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us – it’s never too early!
Here’s to creating a better future,
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Market Conditions in Silicon Valley and Beyond
As we move into spring, markets remain very heated. Bay Area real estate markets appear largely unfazed by higher interest rates, volatility in financial markets, and troubling international events. The number of new listings coming on the market and the number of listings going into a contract are continuing to rise. These normally climb rapidly through spring/summer, the biggest selling season of the year (especially in Santa Cruz County).
While new listings are on the rise, the prevailing dynamic remains of a strong buyer demand competing for an inadequate inventory of listings for sale. As of March 1, Santa Clara County has 954 active listings, San Mateo County has 439 active listings, and Santa Cruz County reports extremely low active inventory levels with only 159 active listings. The supply of inventory in most price segments ranges from 2 to 8 weeks, whereas luxury homes range from 21 to 37 weeks.
For more details on market conditions in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo counties, click on the images below.
