Sparks NV Real Estate - Market Update - March, 2008
Posted by Mitch Argon / CalNeva Realty on Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 at 8:29pm.
Sparks, NV Real Estate Market - At a Glance - March, 2008
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Sparks Real Estate Market Data
Note: all % changes are from the same period one year ago. Column headings - "Month - Year".
Sparks Real Estate | O - 07 | N - 07 | D - 07 | J - 08 | F - 08 | M - 08 |
Home Inventory | 944 | 905 | 823 | 760 | 790 | 817 |
Inventory Change: | -17% | -11% | -14% | -8% | -9% | -11% |
Homes Sold | 72 | 56 | 57 | 49 | 52 | |
Homes Sold Change: | -34% | -26% | -22% | -21% | -20% | |
Median Price (Thousands) | $ 274 | $ 263 | $ 255 | $ 260 | $ 265 | |
Median Price Change: | -7% | -11% | -15% | -9% | -7% | |
Months Inventory | 10.1 | 10.1 | 9.7 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 10.1 |
Mo Inv Change (annual) | 4% | 10% | 8% | 15% | 13% | 11% |
What does this mean?
Even with the relatively high number of foreclosures occuring in Sparks and the number of new homes recently built - both of which add to inventory levels,the Sparks market has better fundamentals for a home seller than any other market in the region and I predict will be the first market to hit bottom and stabilize - based on the trends over the last year or so.
That being said, the market is still very good for home buyers. If you are buying, you don't need to get a ridiculous deal (that would be low...) but you should stay focused on the numbers and disciplined to ensure you are buying below market at a percentage you fell comfortable with because there is still downward pressure on pricing.
Related Links of Interest
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- Foreclosure Home Alerts by Email
- Subscribe to The Greater Reno-Tahoe Real Estate Report
- Recent Homes Sold - by city
If you have any questions about buying or selling in this market, give me a call at 775-315-4424.
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