This report will
provide a quick overview as to how the Westside micro-markets are
currently performing and then compares that data to the same period a
year ago. The key market indicators are:
Pending Sales Activity- sometimes referred to as the 'Number of
Properties Under Contract'. This is a forward-looking indicator of
current sales activity where there has been an accepted offer and escrow
has opened.
Median Sales Price - that point at which half of the properties
have sold for a greater amount and half have sold for a lesser amount.
This indicator pinpoints where in the price spectrum homes have sold
rather than reflecting home value. There is a common misperception that a
drop in the MSP directly indicates a drop in home value. It is far more
likely that the drop indicates either smaller, older and/or homes in
lower-priced areas have sold during the period.
Months Supply of Inventory (MSI) - a leading indicator of
market supply, which directly impacts pricing. Generally, a five to six
month supply indicates market equilibrium while anything less signals a
'seller's market' and anything above a 'buyer's market'.
To view a portfolio of three additional reports trended over the past 12
months: Properties For Sale, Days On Market and New Properties For
Sale, visit the Market Sales Data section. If you have any questions or
would like to discuss this data at greater length, just drop me a note
or give me a call.