A look at Laveen home values 2017
First, let me give you a little information about Laveen, and just below, you’ll see the most current update on values.
Why do people live here?
While the weekly article will focus on Laveen home values, would like to start with what is Laveen. Laveen Az is a rural feel community where modern living meets a rural lifestyle, with close commutes to Central Phoenix. Laveen Az is among the perfect choices there are in the Metro Phoenix area for an abode. Laveen offers a variety of different style homes including horse property, santa fe, gated communities, custom homes on acreage, and all with great mountain views. While laveen Az offers a very rural feel, all modern amenities are close by with easy access to grocery stores, drug stores, high way access and local area malls. Outdoor enthusiast also can enjoy the 16000 plus acres of mountain preserve offered by South Mountain. Laveen Az offers a little something for everyone.
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What’s Laveen Az like?
Laveen Az has several different style communities that make up this Phoenix suburb. Originally Laveen Az had been mostly an agricultural and dairy area, as is still evident by some of the area dairies and plenty of open acreage that is farmed. With that in mind you still have some older homes in the area which were originally housing for workers to the land in the area. As the area began developing many farmers sold off their land and eventually gave growth to new home subdivisions. There are several new home subdivisions in the Laveen Az area, with the majority being built 2000 -2008. There are also several 1 acre custom home sites that were built along the southern edges of laveen Az and as well as around 51st ave/Dobbins as well as 67th ave and Baseline. So you have open farm land, horse properties on acreage, some older homes in pockets, and also several newer home subdivisions.
If your considering selling, I would recommend a home evaluation by a professional realtor. While the numbers here given are information, they also use all homes in the Laveen Real estate area, and it is best to use similar homes when deciding on home value.
December 26th, 2017
Find below information on how we are currently positioned, and how we are closing out the year as far as Laveen real estate homes, properties and values:
115 properties available for sale
84 properties under contract
59 properties sold in last 30 days
1.94 is current inventory level
$112.59 was average dollar a square foot for sold properties
$239,173 was the average sale price for homes sold
67 was average days to sell
Commentary – Well, we are closing out the year a, just as we had started, which is in a seller market. Inventory levels have remained low all year, which has been great for sellers. Also we have seen home values continue a slow appreciation, which also benefits sellers. Laveen Arizona continues to offer some great housing options as to affordabitlity and what one can get for their money, and as such Laveen homes have been selling.
Laveen has seen a total of 885 properties sold in the year, which is about 64 homes less than last year (2016). This speaks to the low levels of inventory we have had. Values are also up 5% when compared to the same time period last year.
What to expect in the new year? Well time will tell, and no one has the Crystal ball. What I’ve read from several articles, journals and “experts” in the industry, is that the low level inventory will continue. Interest rates should be going up, but still remain under 5%, which still keeps affordability in check. Yet, with new tax regulations coming into play, there is some speculation that home values could take a little dip. Again, we will have to seel.
December 18th, 2017
Below are the latest numbers:
123 properties active on the market for sale
91 properties under contract
55 sales in the last 30 days
63 was average time to sell for homes sold
$249,273 was average sale price
$112.53 was average $/sq ft
Commentary – Looks like the Laveen reale state market, home values and market trends will pretty much end the year the way it started – A Seller market. We continue with less than 3 months inventory, which again, benefits the home sellers. If considering selling, one thing I will say though, Is that many homes sold have contributed to buyers closing fees. Also, most homes sold for the year, where purchase with financing, so of course had appraisals. Bottom line, if selling, price home right, then negotiate the best offer.
December 11th, 2017
Below is the latest information for homes for sale, and over all stats for the Laveen real estate market:
125 properties for sale
92 properties under contract
54 properties sold in last 30 days
2.31 is current absorption/inventory level
$114.24 was average $/sq ft
$244,702 was average sales price
66 average days to sell
Commentary – Laveen is continuing to experience a sellers market, especially at the lower price ranges. We have seen about a 12% increase from the average sales price at this time last year. This does fluctuate a bit, so I would not take the 12% as the exact number of appreciation year to year, but we have seen steady appreciation. This is good, and the appreciation has been pretty constant since 2013. So at this point, 4 years of appreciation, how much longer will it continue? Time will tell.
December 4th, 2017
Find below the most recent numbers for the area of Laveen Arizona. For specific questions, feel free to call David at 602-373-6345.
126 properties for sale in Laveen at this time
85 properties under contract
62 properties closed last 30 days
2.03 months inventory/absorption rate
$112.85 was average $/sq ft
$242,613 was average sale price
67 was average time to sell
Commentary – If you keep up with my posts, you’ll know there really is not much change. Values are holding steady, with what I call slow gradual appreciation. Days on market also, has been pretty constant. It continues to be a market that benefits the seller, especially at the lower price ranges.
November 20th, 2017
The pre-Thanksgiving Laveen Arizona market update follows:
130 properties currently for sale
96 properties under contract
70 sales in last 30 days
1.85 months current absorption or inventory
$109.72 was average $/sq ft
$240,804 was average sale price
69 was the average days to sell
Commentary – When it comes down to it, there really is NO significant change at this time in the Laveen housing market. Inventory remains low, so it continues to be a seller market. Average days to sell does fluctuate a bit, but has been hovering between 50-70 days. Values are steady, with slow appreciation. No change in sight at this time.
Prognosis, still great time to sell. To buy as well, as interest rates are low.
November 13th, 2017
Missed a week in there, sorry, had an issue with the website hosting and page went down! Yikes.
Here are the latest numbers for Laveen real estate, market values and trends:
129 properties for sale
97 properties under contract
63 properties sold last 30 days
$246, 078 was average sale price
$108.14 was average $/sq ft
65 was average time to sell
Commentary – Laveen Arizona continues in a seller market, with a current inventory level of 2.04 months. This continues to be a great time to sell, and values have appreciated since 2013……….will it continue? For now, it appears that property values values in Laveen will continue to rise, at a slow rate. No change is visible in the market at this time. Though……market changes when they come, do so quickly.
October 30th, 2017
Find below information for our area, the most recent:
140 properties currently for sale
99 homes under contract
50 properties sold last 30 days
2.8 months current inventory/turnover rate
$107.67 was average $/sq ft
$247,153 was average sale price
68 was average time to sell
Commentary – Let us keep commentary short and sweet today…it is still a great time to sell.
October 23, 2017
Find below the latest numbers for Laveen Az home values and market trends:
139 active properties
107 properties under contract
54 properties sold in last 30 days
2.57 months inventory/turnover
$111.29 was average $/sq ft
$246,010 was average sale price
61 was average time to sell
Commentary – Values are holding steady, and inventory continues low for the Laveen area. This makes it a great time for home sellers to sell, and for home owners considering selling to get off the fence. What makes it even better, is that we still have historic lows interest rates.
October 16, 2017
Took a quick couple days off, so missed last weeks update. Lets dive right in and look over the numbers and see what if anything has changed:
136 properties for sale
99 properties under contract
68 sales last 30 days
65 average time for homes that sold
$112.69 was average $/sq ft
$251,179 was average sale price
2 months inventory
Commentary – You can see some minor changes, above such as amount of homes currently for sale. The active homes has diminished slightly, but many of those just shifted to “under contract”. We continue to see about the same number of closings as well, so inventory over all is stable, and the seller market continues in Laveen Arizona.
Values appear to be up, but upon close inspection, it is because of some horse properties and higher end homes that sold. This sometimes does skew the numbers up a bit, as was the case. Same goes for days on market, as one of the properties tried to get top dollar for close to a year, and dropped price, dropped price…. until it sold. Again, that skewed average days to sell up.
The short comment – still AWESOME time to sell a home in Laveen. Call for a consultation 602-373-6345
October 2, 2017
Find below the latest numbers and trends for Laveen real estate and home values. Interested in Selling? Call me for a free consultation and market analysis:
153 properties actively for sale
88 properties under contract
66 properties have sold in last 30 days
2.31 current market inventory
47 was average time to sell for homes sold
$114.7 was average dollar a square foot for homes sold
$238,873 was the average sale price
714 properties sold Year to Date
Commentary – Well, we continue on with a seller market. No indicators in the weekly date I review that show we are seeing any kind of swing in the market. Inventory has gone up a bit, but nothing to worry about for sellers. Inventory continues to be low, so this helps you home owners that are considering selling. Especially in the lower price ranges.
September 26, 2017
Here are these weeks numbers for Laveen real estate:
139 homes currently for sale
104 properties currently under contract
70 properties sold in last 30 days
52 average days on market
$111.68 was average dollar a square foot
$235,046 was average sale price
1.98 average months inventory
Commentary – Well, yet another week to write about not much change. The inventory of course, much as the last year, indicates a seller market. In lower price ranges, one can possibly see multiple offers, but only if priced right. Also as seen, homes are selling under 2 months from start to finish.
If considering a sale, do your home work. Know your homes value, know your competition, and know the current market conditions for area and for your specific home. It can be different at different price ranges, and knowing can help market correctly.
September 18, 2017
Here are this weeks numbers:
143 properties active and for sale in Laveen Az
108 properties under contract
68 properties sold in last 30 days
2.1 months inventory
$112.33 was average $/sq ft for homes sold
$222,761 was average price of sale
54 was average time to sell
Commentary – Well, looking at the stats above, things continue as they have been for over 12 months, which is to say a seller market. Yet as mentioned last week, I’m noticing a trend of a LOT more price reductions than I’ve seen in the past. For now, things continue stable and values appear to be holding nicely. Still a very good time to sell.
September 11, 2017
Here are this weeks numbers:
132 properties actively for sale
116 properties under contract
61 properties sold last 30 days
$112.64 was average $/sq ft
$229,680 was average sale price
2.16 current inventory
60 days was average time to sell
Commentary – Not much change. One thing I am starting to notice though, many more price changes coming on a weekly basis, compared to years past. Inventory continues stable, values do as well. It continues to be a good time to sell, with low inventory. Also, news coming in today shows that interest rates may be kept low for remainder of year.
September 5th, 2017
Find below the latest numbers:
145 properties for sale
106 properties under contract
65 sales in last 30 days
2.23 months inventory
$112.11 was average $/sq ft
$234,709 was average sale price
61 was average time to sell
Comments – Looks like we are starting to see a little bit of the seasonal slow down, after what in our area is the busy time.. summer. We have seen sales about 90+ in the summer months, and now we are slowing down to 60’s, and our inventory has grown a bit. Still a seller market, so still good time to sell.
Values are holding steady, and that meaning they have appreciated over the last 12 months. Overall, good time to sell, and with interest rates still at record lows, also good time to buy.
August 28, 2017
Here is the latest update with Laveen real estate home values, and market trends:
151 properties on the market for sale
101 properties under contract
73 sold homes in last 30 days
$111.15 was average $/sq ft for sold homes
$234,603 was average sale price
54 was average time to sell
Comments – As you can see, if you review previous posts, the market continues pretty steady. Home values have been pretty stable, with slight appreciation over the last 12 months. So in essence, great time to sell, because the seller market continues for now. Also, good time to buy, interest rates remain low. The trend has been the same for over a year………..will it continue. Time will tell, but for now there is no change on horizon.
August 21st, 2017
By the numbers, this week:
145 active homes for sale
98 homes under contract
67 homes sold last 30 days
2.16 current inventory
$111.27 was average $/sq ft for sales
$235,265 was average sale price
52 was average time to sell
Commentary – Really not much change, small increase in months inventory, decrease in active homes, decrease in homes under contract too. It continues to be a seller market, values holding steady. Translation – still great time to sell.
August 14th, 2017
Here are this weeks numbers:
140 properties for sale
105 properties under contract
77 homes sold last 30 days
1.81 month inventory
$108.84 was average $/sq ft for sold homes
$237,561 was average sale price
52 was average time to sell
Commentary – Still in a seller market, values showing slow but steady appreciation to date. That is 4 years of appreciation at this time, will it continue? Signs show that it will, but when the change comes, it will likely come fast.
August 7th, 2017
Let us review the latest numbers. You can always look further down, to see the changes, and review comments:
150 properties currently for sale
99 properties under contract
81 properties sold in last 30 days
1.85 current inventory level
$108.38 was average $/sq ft
$238,584 was average sale price
52 was the average time for homes that did sell
Commentary – See below, really all is the same,…….no change. It continues to be a seller market, with 1.85 months of inventory, which is still a low level of inventory. Translation, it is still a great time to sell!
July 31st 2017
Find below the latest information:
153 properties for sale
100 properties under contract
89 properties sold in last 30 days
1.71 is current inventory
$107.31 was the average $/sq foot for homes sold
$234,780 was average sale price
47 was average days on market
Commentary – Not much change, even though I took a small vacation this past week. The seller market continues, with low inventory, currently as indicated above at 1.71 months. Home values, holding steady, with some appreciation from last year.
July 24th, 2017
Not much change, same ol’ same ol’. Steady, and pretty stable. Good time to sell, good time to buy. Here are this weeks #s:
156 properties active and for sale
97 properties under contract
93 sold homes in last 30 days
1.67 current inventory
$234,178 was average sale price
$106.49 was average $/sq foot for homes sold
49 was average time to sell
Commentary – Really not much change. We have been in a seller market, and it continues on. Home values are holding steady. Sure one can see some up and down, but over all it is steady, and we see a slight appreciation year over year. At this point, we have seen 4 years of appreciation, which started in January 2013. Will this continue? Time will tell, but for now, good time to sell and good time to buy because interest rates remain for now at historic lows.
July 17th, 2017
Here are this weeks numbers, followed by quick commentary:
147 active properties
105 properties under contract
93 sales in last 30 days
1.58 current inventory
$104.87 was average $/sq ft for sold homes
$238,122 was average sale price
47 was average time on market
Commentary – Wow, it has been about a month now where we have seen small incremental increases in the monthly inventory. What does it mean, will market shift, is it too late to sell? Well, at this point, all we have is 4 weeks in a row, where the turnover rate has increased, yet we have been over 2 months inventory this year, and it is STILL a seller market. Interestingly though, notice that the average $/sq foot this week is the LOWEST since, 2016. Yet, the average sales price has been about the same, so maybe we have more larger homes selling, and those do at times sell for less a square foot than their smaller counter parts.
In the end, the cliff note – values continue steady, it continues to be a seller market in Laveen, and homes are still selling if priced at market value! NOT OVER. Those over priced, sit on market, while well priced…………….well those sell.
July 10th, 2017
150 properties for sale
106 number of homes under contract
95 properties sold in last 30 days
1.5 months of inventory
$107.76 was average $/sq ft
$238,279 was the average sale price
50 was average days on market
Commentary – Interestingly, number of active listings has diminished, and yet inventory has crept up a slight bit. Not that it is alarming in itself as we have had inventory levels even a little over 2 months, in this calendar year. Yet, it seems interesting the active listings are down, even homes under contract are down, and along with that inventory has held steady. HMMM, if we had more listings, like the 180/190 we had in 2016, we would have over 3 months and it would be a buyer market.
Yet at this time, it continues to be a seller market and a great time to sell.
June 26th, 2017
Below are the latest numbers, pulled from the mls myself this very day:
155 properties for sale
130 number of properties under contract
104 properties closed in last 30 days
1.49 current inventory
$110.20 was average $/sq ft
$236,554 was the average sale price
52 was average days on market
Commentary – Really not much change in the Laveen market. We continue with a seller market, and yes, continues to be a great time to sell. Will this continue? Time will tell, but indication for now show market will continue as a seller market for the time being.
June 19th, 2017
Find below the latest and greatest along with some market commentary to follow:
160 properties currently for sale
124 properties under contract
117 sold last 30 days
1.36 months current inventory
$111 was average $/sq foot for sold homes
$231,075 was average sale price
57 was average days on market, for sold homes
Commentary – Well, as one can see we have gone into the summer months and the volume of sales has increased! In truth, this is about the only seasonal change I’ve witnessed in all the years in real estate, that is fairly consistent in our area. That is to say, we see a increase in the number of homes sold.
So we are still in a seller market, with low inventory, and this is great for home owners. It is a great time to sell, as there are many buyers looking for homes, and little to choose from.
June 12th, 2017
Here are the latest numbers for Laveen home values:
156 active properties for sale
133 properties under contract
100 properties sold last 30 days
1.56 current market inventory level
$110.41 average $/sq ft for homes that sold
56 was average days on market
$227,679 was average sale price
Commentary – The seller market continues. They key indicator, is really the level of inventory we are currently experiencing, which is at 1.56 today, and indicates a seller market. We still see a pretty significant gap between the average list price per square foot $117.90 and the average sale price per square foot $110.41. When looking at the entire zip over the last year, variance has been anywhere from about $25,000 to upwards of $40,000 difference. Point is, price it right, or it won’t sell.
Homes are selling relatively quick, with the average for zip just under 2 months. Is it a good time to sell? I would say yes, as it is a seller market and home values have increased and now are holding pretty steady.
June 5th, 2017
Here are the newest numbers:
153 active properties
145 properties under contract
90 sold last 30 days
1.7 months inventory
$109.87 average $/sq ft
$231,664 was average sale price
Commentary – Again not much change. Seller market, values are steady with slight appreciation. Great time to sell.
May 30th, 2017
I hope everyone had an enjoyable memorial day weekend, and took some time to remember those who lost their lives in service of our country.
Here are this weeks numbers and the update:
161 properties currently for sale
149 properties under contract
74 properties sold in last 30 days
2.17 is the current inventory level
$230,060 was average sale price for homes sold
$111.17 was average dollar a square foot for sold homes
Commentary – Not really much to add, the Laveen real estate market really has been very steady and consistent. Values continue to hold steady to date, with slow year over year growth. With interest rates still at these historic lows, it makes it a great time to buy. Also, with values having seen almost 3.5 years off appreciation, it is also a great time to sell. Gone are the days with a high percentage of home owners had No equity, most homeowners now can sell and walk away with money.
Sellers, you often hear about selling to an investor and avoid the hassle. As they say, if it sounds to good to be true, it likely is to good to be true. An investor always tries to make money, and the way to do it when buying directly from the homeowner, you do it by sharing in THEIR equity.
May 22nd, 2017
Find below the most recent information for homes, values and recent activity in Laveen Az:
156 properties active and for sale
153 properties under contract
75 properties sold in last 30 days
2.08 is current month inventory
$112.42 was average $/sq ft
$231,807 was average sale price
59 was average time to sell
Commentary – Market and home values continue as they have been going. That is to say, we continue was steady sales, values are holding steady and buyers are buying. We have a low inventory of homes, and turn over is happening relatively quickly, with homes averaging about 59 days to sell.
May 15th, 2017
Find below the latest information and activity for the Laveen real estate market:
155 properties currently for sale
138 properties under contract
74 properties sold in last 30 days
63 was average days to sell
2.09 months inventory
$111.45 was average $/sq ft
$232,612 was average sale price
Commentary- Folks, really not much change. We are still seeing a seller market, which is an inventory under 3 months. Inventory is still basically pretty low, and there are indeed buyers out there looking for homes. Values have been pretty steady, though you can see from past posts that we are seeing some slow appreciation over the course of the last year.
May 8th, 2017
Below are the latest numbers, followed by a brief commentary on the market:
153 active properties
139 properties under contract
69 properties sold in last 30 days
2.21 current inventory
49 is average days on market for sold homes
$225,131 was average sale price
$111.93 was average $/sq foot for homes sold
Commentary – Over all, the market just keeps on moving the way it has for the last year plus. It is a seller market, inventory is low, and we are seeing slow appreciation. You’ll notice on some weeks values $/sq foot may be either up or down, but overall it is a steady and slow appreciation to date.
Is it a good time to sell? I would suggest that it is indeed. With low inventory, you have more buyers competing for available homes and can negotiate the best net in your favor. Also, values have increased since 2013 (4 years and counting). Will this continue? Who knows for sure, much like all else out there, we will have to wait and see.
May 1st 2017,
Welcome to the new month, lets dive in and see what numbers look like today:
154 active properties for sale
129 properties under contract
69 properties sold last 30 days
$111.89 was average $/sq foot for homes sold
$217,955 was average sale price
45 was average days on market
281 sales in area year to date
Commentary – Well, again not too much change. We continue with a seller market, which is to say a low inventory of homes for sale. Yet, be careful, this is the case for Laveen Az as a zip code, not necesarily by price range or housing type. What I mean is, if your home for example is price over $400,000 you are in a complete buyer market or if your selling horse property again buyer market. So know your market first if considering a sale.
Values continue steady, although you could call it slow appreciation. We have seen year over year growth and that is a healthy thing.
April 24th, 2017
There is really been a trend in the Laveen real estate market, for what seems a fairly long time. The trend has been one of low inventory and seller market. Here are this last weeks and current numbers:
160 properties currently for sale in Laveen
137 properties currently under contract
76 properties under contract
2.1 months inventory
$110.79 was average $/sq ft
$233,930 was average sale price
61 was average days on market
Commentary – Not much new to report, basically you could read the below commentary, and it would be pretty much the same. Seller market, good time to sell.
April 17th, 2017
Not too much change, in fact market continues at it has been for some time. Below are the latest statistics for Laveen Az:
159 properties currently for sale
131 properties under contract
77 properties sold last 30 days
2.06 current market inventory
$110.88 was the average dollar a square foot for sold homes
$230,857 was average sale price
63 was average days on market
Commentary – Like stated above, and as you can see if you’ve read below entries……….the market continues as it has been. It is a seller market in Laveen Arizona, with 2.06 months of inventory, which is low. Homes that are really selling the fastest are those priced under $225,000. Horse property in Laveen is also selling pretty quickly, but mostly those under $350,000.
April 10th, 2017
See below the most recent information:
154 properties currently for sale
124 properties currently under contract
78 properties sold in last 30 days
1.97 is current inventory
$111.26 was average $/sq foot for homes that sold
$231,679 was average sale price
225 properties sold year to date
Commentary – As you can see from numbers above, it is still a seller market in the South Phoenix real estate marketplace. Values have been holding steady, with of course some appreciation year over year.
In short, it is a great time to buy or SELL! Values are not likely to see any HUGE increase in months or years to come, just continued slow appreciation. Also, good time for buyers, as there is still awesome interest rates.
April 3, 2017
Here are the latest numbers, looking back 30 days:
158 properties for sale
111 properties currently under contract
82 properties sold last 30 days
1.92 is current inventory
$111.54 was average dollar a square foot for homes that sold
$231,756 was the average sale price
207 sales year to date
Commentary – Things are starting to pick up a bit in Laveen, with more homes closing. This is seasonal, something we see every year as we go into spring and summer, which is when more folks move. Values are holding steady, as well, with small appreciation which is good.
March 27th, 2017
Let us review this past week’s numbers, and look at the over all outlook for real estate in Laveen Az.
156 active properties for sale
118 properties under contract
75 properties sold in last 30 days
2.08 is current inventory level
$108.33 was average sold per square foot
$222,469 was average sale price
70 was average days on market
Sales year to date in Laveen Az – 182 so far
Commentary – If you notice over the course of the year to date, we have seen an increase in number of homes for sale in Laveen. Yet, we also have seen an increase in homes under contract, and the number of closings has been steady. All this basically still shows a seller market with 2.08 inventory at this time for single family homes in Laveen Az. Inventory is still low, demand is still good, so it continues to be a seller market……………..which is a great time to sell. The most sales occurred in the $180,000 to $250,000 price range for the past month. This is of course something that makes sense, as the average home sale in Laveen currently is about $222,469 as shown above.
March 20, 2017
Here are this weeks numbers:
160 available homes on market
118 under contract
74 sold in last 30 days
71 was average days on market
$107.72 was average $/sq ft for homes sold
$230,629 was average sale price
163 sales year to date!
Commentary – Not much change, as per usual lately. Inventory in Laveen has been nothing short of consistent, and the seller market continues. Values again, pretty much holding steady, but as mentioned many times before there is some gradual appreciation. By this, I mean you may see 3/5 percent increase in next year, but nothing crazy in a short period.
March 13, 2017
Lets look at the numbers for this week:
147 active properties for sale
122 properties under contract
65 closings last 30 days
2.26 current months inventory
$105.76 was average dollar a square foot for homes sold
$232,439 was average sale price
73 was average days on market
Commentary – The things continue pretty much as they have been. The market is what I would describe as stable, with slow appreciation. The market still does favor sellers, at 2.26 months current inventory. Good time to sell.
March 6, 2017
How about we look at something just a little different today. Here are some basic numbers to get us started:
Current Last year
149 properties for sale 150 properties for sale
70 properties sold last 30 days 68 properties sold last 30 days
2.12 inventory level 2.20 inventory level last year
$108 average sold/sq ft $99.19 average sold square foot
Comments – well as one can see some things have not changed much since last year, but one key thing has, can you see it? Number of properties on the market, number of sales, and even properties sold were all pretty much the same, almost identical really. The main difference though, home values have gone up.
If you’re considering selling, call me and lets see what your home could sell for in todays Laveen real estate market. 602-373-6345
February 27th, 2017
143 properties currently for sale
120 properties under contract
65 properties sold last 30 days
2.2 months current inventory
$112.13 was average $/sq ft for homes that sold
$228,729 was the average sale price
68 was average days on market
Comments – Well as you can see, we did see a little increase in number of active listings, so active listing inventory grew a bit. We also did see a slight increase in homes that went under contract, but decrease in sales in the last 30 days. Most sales do occur toward the end of month, so we may see that number pick up when we review closings next monday. Homes are indeed still selling, and are doing so in Laveen on the average in about 68 days.
The key as always, is if you are looking to sell price it right, have the home looking good, and get the marketing pieces out there so that potential buyers know your home is for sale.
February 22, 2017
136 properties active for sale
114 properties under contract
71 properties sold last 30 days
1.91 months inventory
$112.49 average $/sq ft
$218,116 was average sale price
71 was average days on market
Commentary – Not much change. Sellers market still, and that is good for sellers.
February 13th, 2017
142 properties currently for sale – up from last week
105 properties currently under contract
70 properties sold last 30 days
$112.06 was average $/sq ft for homes sold
$220,370 was average sale price
71 was average days on market
Commentary – Really not much change in the Laveen real estate market, or even home values. You may, if you read previous post, notice a slight change up and down in sales prices and even dollar a square foot. Yet, these are all pretty static with not a big change. Also, if there is a change, does it stay consistent over a period of time. As an example, this week we do see a increase in $/sq foot of about $5, but will that stick? Chances are it will NOT, and the reason is we saw a very high sale in the area which is lifting up the numbers. Yes, we had a almost $600,000 sale this past week, and that increase the average. Watch, within about 2/3 weeks, it is likely to go down. If it does not, well then we notice a good trend, that are values continue to go up.
February 6th, 2017
134 properties actively for sale
103 properties currently under contract
63 sales in the last 30 days
2.12 inventory at this time
$107.25 was average $/sq foot for homes sold
$210,747 was average sale price
62 was average days on market
Commentary – Not really much change in the Laveen real estate market at this time. Values are holding steady, as are the average days to sell. Inventory remains low, and this still favors sellers. No really much more to add. It continues to be a good time to sell.
January 23rd, 2017
Lets go ahead and share the numbers for this past week, and then follow it up with some quick commentary:
136 properties currently active on the market
107 properties under contract at this time
61 properties sold in the last 30 days
2.22 is current market inventory
$114.40 was average $/sq ft for homes that sold
69 was average days to sell
$223,834 was average sale price
Commentary – So is it a good time to sell in Laveen? Sure, I think it is a good time to sell. Values have increased rapidly at times, and steadily at others since January 0f 2013. Will values continue to rise? Well NO ONE really has the crystal ball, and anyone that says different is giving a guess, albeit maybe educated……..but still a guess.
We just saw the inventory go up a slight bit in the last week. Some of that could be seasonal, as maybe less home went under contract in the Christmas time frame. Values are steady, as is seen by tracking the average $/sq foot and the average sales prices. We continue in a seller market, and that means – yes it is a good time to sell.
January 16tn, 2017
Welcome to another weekly update, for the Laveen real estate market and home values. Lets look at the numbers, and then I’ll add some quick comments:
133 active properties for sale in Laveen Az
109 properties currently under contract
66 properties have successfully closed in the last 30 days
2.01 current monthly inventory
$108.19 was average price per square foot for homes sold
$231,736 was average sale price
66 was average days on market
Commentary – Really, not much change we can talk about. Yes, slight increase in the inventory, but it does not have any affect. The market is still a seller market, especially in the sub-$250,000 market. We have seen 16 closings year to date, so that picked up a bit. On average, homes that sold are still selling for just a tad bit under their final list price at time of sale. Lowest sale ended up selling for almost 8% under their ask price……yikes. It is a good time to sell, and the market does favor sellers a bit.
January 9th, 2017
Out of the South Phoenix zip codes, Laveen is really getting the slow start to the year. Year to date, Laveen has only seen 3 closed homes. Here are the most current stats, and please be sure to call me if you have any questions:
139 properties currently active for sale
107 properties currently under contract
77 properties sold in the last 30 days
1.8 months current inventory
$107.76 was average for sold homes
$234,822 was average sale price
77 was average days on market
Commentary – Well at this time, really not much change. Though, as noted at the beginning of article, Laveen is off to a slow start with only 3 homes sold year to date, it has though, still closed the average of homes in last 30 days. The real estate market also begins the year as it ended, in a seller market. Inventory is low, and buyers do not have as many options. Also, while it is competitive for buyers, the average list to sold ratio is 99%, which indicates homes are eventually selling for on average just a little below list price. So homes, are not going for over market value. If that were the case, we would be seeing sales over the 100% mark, and that has not been the case for months now.
Take away – if you want to sell price the home right. Not noted in numbers above, is that 95% of homes sold, were financed. DO YOU KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO BE HAD WITH A FINANCED HOME? Yes, an appraisal. Even if you asked for over market value, and got an offer, you’d still more than likely need an appraisal.
January 2nd, 2017
Well we begin the year, with pretty much a market similar to where we left off. Lets start with looking at the current numbers for today, to help us begin our Laveen home values journey for 2017:
143 property currently for sale in Laveen
98 properties currently under contract
85 properties sold last 30 days
1.68 is current market inventory
$106.33 was average $/sq foot for homes sold
$230,034 was average sale price for homes sold
65 was average days on market for those homes that sold
Commentary – Well, again we are in a seller market. We have seen a little drop in the number of active listings on the market, and of course a dip in number of new listing that came to market over the holiday. Though, If a home owner looks at the number of homes sold over the last 30 days, one would see that HOMES DO SELL during the holidays!! Many tend to think to wait, because homes don’t sell during the holiday, but that IS NOT the case. Interest rates are still low, home values have increased but are still affordable, and with the low inventory level the market is still great for both buyers and sellers. Buyers, because the cost of borrowing and buying is still great. Sellers, because home values in Laveen have risen, and MANY can now sell for a tidy profit.