What Is Happening in the Sacramento Real Estate Market?



How is the Sacramento real estate market doing? We’ll take a look at the current market trends and address one of the biggest concerns about the future: Is there a crash on the horizon?

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How is the real estate market doing in the greater Sacramento area? The numbers are in for May and June, so let’s take a look at developing trends and how those will affect the market for the rest of the summer and into the fall.

The housing inventory shortage still has the biggest impact on our market. Compared to June of 2016, there were 15% fewer homes on the market in June 2017. However, home prices are up by about 9% on average this year compared to last year.

These are important trends to pay attention to so that you can understand the emotions behind buyers’ and sellers’ decisions.

On the last day of June, there were 3,952 homes for sale in the tri-county area, which is up 12.8% compared to May 2017. That increase in inventory is normal according to the seasonal nature of our market. Again, that’s 14.7% less inventory than we had in June of 2016.

At the same time, we saw a 14.9% increase in homes that went into escrow year over year. With 15% fewer homes on the market and 15% more buyers, that’s a 30% discrepancy, which is huge. It’s no wonder that buyers are having such a hard time out there!

You may never get another chance to buy a home for less than it takes to rent one.

Some of our buyers are getting really frustrated. I keep telling them to keep at it. After all, you may never have another chance where it makes more sense to buy a home than it does to rent. From month to month, your rent payment will be higher than a monthly mortgage payment for many homes in many parts of Sacramento.

This imbalance between low inventory and high demand has also put upward pressure on prices. Prices are up 9% year over year on average. Still, in higher price points, the market moves a little slower—depending on which neighborhood you are in. Overall, though, the bigger the home, the more expensive the upkeep, so of course the market is slower in those price points. Homebuyers are extra price-conscious these days, which could also explain why those higher-end homes are moving a bit slower.

That said, more homes are being added to the market as we speak. After the 4th of July, though, our market tends to slow down. So, no matter what price point you are in, it’s incredibly important that your home is priced right and in good condition so that they sell quickly and for top dollar.

In fact, if you don’t sell fast in this market, you won’t get top dollar.

If you overprice your home and it sits on the market for more than three or four weeks without going into escrow, buyers will start to wonder, “What’s wrong with that house? Why is it still for sale?” Those doubts take all the urgency away from your sale.

Now, I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about the market. Will the market keep going up or will it crash? Is this pace sustainable or is the market too high? People are very concerned that we are headed for another big meltdown like the one we saw a few years ago.

However, I’ve examined this question from every angle and I do not believe we are not headed for another crash.

If you would like to talk more in-depth about the future of our market or want to know more about the current market in your specific neighborhood, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to talk to you!

Experience Sacramento! Premier Events July 2017!

Experience Sacramento 
Check out this great newsletter we create each month for our family, friends, and clients!   We have scoured the events this month throughout the Greater Sacramento Area to bring you the Best of Sacramento. Check out everything that is happening.


Summary of Events: 







FOLSOM PRO RODEO

Dan Russell Rodeo Arena
July 1st-3rd
PRICING: $15.50 and up


Folsom Pro Rodeo has been kicking it on July 4th for 57 years! The patriotic event offers family fun with non-stop rodeo action, outstanding nightly fireworks, mutton busting, a high American flag which arrives by skydiver and much more!


MAXI PRIEST

ACE OF SPADES
July 27
PRICING: $30

Maxi Priest is an English singer-songwriter and musician hailing from Lewisham, London. Known for his unique reggae fusion sound, blending R&B, soul and pop with the traditional style, Maxi Priest has released dozens of singles and albums over the years, enjoying many periods of commercial success - he even achieved a US #1 with Close to You.
B STREET & BREWS @ THE

RAILROAD MUSEUM



California Railroad Museum 
July 21
PRICING: $15 and up

An evening of sketch comedy at the B St. Theater. Beer pourings by Track 7 and Hoppy Brewing, plus tacos by Chando's Taco Truck.






SANDIE CRESSMAN


CROCKER ART MUSEUM
July 20
PRICING: $8 and up


The Brazilian sound of Sandy Cressman will have you moving in your seat dreaming of the colors, spices, and electric energy of the Federative Republic's rich musical tradition. Upon her discovery of the genre, Cressman began to study Portuguese and the contemporary Brazilian song book. Of her brisk and alluring style, The San Francisco Observer exclaimed, "Cressman pours out her love for the delightfully sensuous and melodious Brazilian lyrics..."






4TH OF JULY

 CELEBRATIONS IN THE

SACRAMENTO AREA
SACRAMENTO AREA
July 3rd & 4th
PRICING: FREE

A few great venues to celebrate the birth of our great nation! 
USA! USA! USA!






TIM McGRAW & FAITH

HILL

 Golden 1 Center
July 28
PRICING:  $126 and up. 

Country music superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are heading to Sacramento to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their record-breaking "Soul2Soul II" tour, the highest-grossing country music tour of all time. The chart-topping couple will visit Golden 1 Center as part of their "Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017"







BRUNO MARS

GOLDEN 1 CENTER
July 18
PRICING: $250 and up

Bruno Mars rolls through town for his "24 Karat Magic World Tour".  The Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist puts on an unforgettable and energetic live show that's sure to be a 24 karat experience.






JOHN MAYER: SEARCH

FOR EVERYTHING TOUR

GOLDEN 1 CENTER
July 28
PRICING: $32 and up


After releasing four songs from his new album, John Mayer has announced his Search for Everything World Tour will be heading to Sacramento! This show will be comprised of full band, solo acoustic and John Mayer Trio sets of music - all the John Mayer you know and love.