January 2024 Real Estate Market Snapshot

by Realty Haus™

Latest Figures (as of February 7, 2024, 2:20 PM):

  • Units Sold: 1,838, a slight decrease of 0.05% from January 2023. Note: This number is subject to change as more sales are recorded in the MLS.

  • Average Sales Price: $526,730, showing a 2.86% decrease compared to last January.

  • Days on Market: Homes are now taking an average of 90.28 days to sell, which is 19.83 days longer than the same period last year.

  • Median Sales Price: Currently stands at $425,000, down 3.19% from the previous year.

Weekly Update (January 28 - February 3, 2024):

  • New Listings: Saw a significant jump, up 61.98% compared to the same week in 2023.

  • Sold Listings: Increased by 13.97% from the same week last year.

  • Months of Inventory: Slightly decreased to 3.34 months from 3.36 last week, compared to 2.86 months a year ago.

  • Median Sales Price for the Week: Rose to $442,990.

  • Market Activity: With 9,351 homes on the market, there have been 996 price reductions in the past week, making up 10.7% of active listings.

Pricing Trends:

  • Year-to-Date Comparison: The average sales price for January dipped by 2.86% to $526,730, with the median at $425,000. This compares to last year's average of $542,225 and median of $439,000.

Current Inventory Overview:

  • Total Active Listings: 9,351, with an average list price of $783,011 and a median of $517,000. Luxury homes (priced above $1 million) constitute 16.2% of the listings, predominantly in the $1 to $1.9 million range.

  • Active Under Contract: 1,539 listings are currently in this status, with an average list price of $603,432. The luxury segment of these listings varies significantly by price range.

 

 

Year-to-Date Sold Data Comparison (January 1 - January 31):

Year Ttl Sales Avg. Sales Price Avg. Days on Market Median Sales Price
2023 1,839 $542,225 70.45 days $439,000
2024 1,838 $526,730 90.28 days $425,000
Change -0.05% -2.86% +19.83 days -3.19%

Historical Data Summary:

  • Active Listings: Reflecting an upward trend from 5,296 in 2014 to 9,351 in 2024.
  • Total Pending Sales: Have seen fluctuations over the years, with a peak in 2022 (5,590) and a recent count of 2,410 in 2024.

This concise overview provides a snapshot of the latest trends and shifts in our local real estate market, offering valuable insights for homeowners, buyers, and investors alike. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analyses from Realty Haus.