Metro Detroit Real Estate Market Report August 2018

The home median sales price is up 6.3% year-over-year from 2017, with a 3.9% increase in overall sales across the entire multiple listing service. There is a 17.6% decrease of single family homes and condos for sale on the market year-over-year.

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July saw a total of 8,921 condominiums and single family homes sell throughout the multiple listing service. Comparing the number of sales last year for July 2017, this is up 3.3% for single-family homes, and up 8.3% for condos.

The chatter about housing price bubbles has increased this summer, as observers attempt to predict the next shift in the residential real estate market. It is far too early to predict a hard shift away from higher prices and lower inventory, but the common markers that caused the last housing market downturn are essentially present…demand is still outpacing what is available for sale in many markets.

— Realcomp II, LTD.

The median price range of houses that sold in the Metro Detroit Area during the month of June was $207,000. This amount shows an increase of 7.0% from July 2017. The Single Family Homes average sales price was $242,953, up 5.9% from this time last year.

At the end of the month, there were 11,375 homes on the Metro Detroit Real Estate Market without an offer. This is down -19.8% from last year when 14,190 active homes were for sale in the Detroit housing market.

Buyer demand remains high, despite a competitive atmopshere writing compelling offers. This summer looks like many sellers will discover multiple offers when pricing and staging their homes to sell.

Average time to sell your home in Metro Detroit decreased from 27 days in July 2017 to 25 days on market in July 2018. Take this as an excellent time to sell your Metro Detroit Home! Call Joshua Norber now at 248.785.3737 to price your home.

You may enjoy a more detailed look below at how this month’s average sales compare in Metro Detroit, Oakland County, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Commerce Township, and Novi.

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The median sales price for a condo in Metro Detroit for July 2018 was $163,00. This amount shows a 7.9% increase from this time last year. The average sale price of condos was $190,288.

At the end of July, there were 1,523 condominium properties on the market without an offer. The low number of condos listed shows a decrease of 11.7% from last year. Detroit remains a strong Seller’s market right now with 2.0 months supply of condos on the market. Consider this when pricing your condo to sell.

While it remains a Seller’s Market as we head into August 2018, remember that it takes more than simply putting your home on the market. It’s common in a seller’s market for homeowners to try to sell their homes on their own, but in the end, they end up hiring a seasoned Realtor to complete the task for them.

This month in Metro Detroit Real Estate, there were 5,209 pending single family homes under contract at the end of July 2018, and 978 pending condo sales. The market is considered a balanced market when there are 6 months of inventory for sale. Less is considered a Seller’s market, as we see today with single family homes for sale at a 2.7 month inventory, and 2.0 month inventory for condominiums.

Marketable homes still command multiple offers and don’t stay on the market long. Read our tips on how to avoid seller frustrations as the spring selling season begins.

With an increase in interest rates, some buyers will get pushed out. This is the perfect time for you to come in and get in a great negotiating position if you are ready to commit to a sale while other buyers are not. Despite the inventory shortage, home sales in Metro Detroit remained strong.

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Don’t forget to set the correct asking price when you put your home on the market. You will avoid many pitfalls and headaches. More importantly, your expectations won’t splatter all over the ground when you’re able to bring in potential buyers and get them to the negotiation table. With the slow down in sales, it’s more important to make sure you meet with your real estate agent to discuss negotiation strategies.

At the end of July 2018, Sellers received 98.3% of their list price for single family homes, and 98.2% for condos. Combine that with a supply shortage, high demand, multiple offers and you can sell fast if you price it properly at the outset. Setting your asking price right the first time is important and can reduce the risk of delays and lengthy negotiations.

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The Oakland County Real Estate Market has continued to decrease the number of homes for sale while buyer demand remains strong. This resulted in 1,760 single family homes sold during July 2018, and 370 condominiums sold. This is a 3.7% increase in homes sold and an increase of 12.2% in condos. Oakland County median price range increased 1.8% from July 2017 to $267,225 with single-family homes sales averaging $320,513 during July 2018.

Others have found our detailed Oakland County Market Report useful for more statistics, including ACTUAL recent sold homes in Oakland County.

Here are the most recent home listings just added to the database in Oakland County, Michigan. All homes here are priced at the average Oakland County sale price of $320,513 or less.

There were 71 total home sales in West Bloomfield, Michigan. 272 single family homes have not received an offer at the end of July 2018, and there remain 48 condominiums available.

Prices increased 20.4% for West Bloomfield year-over-year to an average $419,172. The average sale price actually increased about $75k between June and July 2018, when the average price for West Bloomfield, Township was $344,383.

West Bloomfield Condo sales averaged $269,386 during July 2018.

It’s a hot Seller’s market as we move into the summer, and it’s a great time to sell your West Bloomfield Waterfront or West Bloomfield Lake Home to a qualified buyer. Buyer demand is strong, so you should take advantage of it today.

Here are the most recent home listings just added to the database in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. All homes here are priced at the average West Bloomfield sale price of $344,383 or less.

This month, Farmington Hills, Michigan Home sale prices increased from this time last year by about $16,000, and also increased approximately $12,000 between June and July 2018 when the average sales price for single-family homes in June 2018 hit $276,679.

The average sales price ending July 2018 in Farmington Hills was $288,077. Inventory at the end of July was 202 single family homes and only 31 condominiums.

Here are the most recent home listings just added to the database in Farmington Hills, Michigan. All homes here are priced at the average Farmington Hills sale price of $288,077 or lower.

Novi, MI average sales price for single-family homes is $406,446. This is $18,088 less than last month. Sellers are seeing a high net gain by receiving 98.7% of their asking price in an average 24 days on market, as compared with last month’s 20 days on market, and 22 days on market average during July last year.

Here are the most recent home listings just added to the database in Novi, Michigan. All homes here are priced at the average Novi sale price of $406,446 or less.

Commerce Township average sales price for single-family homes is $312,694, which is down $47,000 on average than June 2018. Commerce Township sellers are receiving 97.6% of their asking price with an average of 23 days on market.

Here are the most recent home listings just added to the database in Commerce Township, Michigan. All homes here are priced at the average Commerce sale price of $312,694 or less.

The Northville, Michigan average sales price for single family homes is $410,000, up 2.6% from July last year. Sellers are receiving 98.8% of their asking price in an average 23 days on market.

Here are the most recent home listings just added to the database in Northville, Michigan. All homes here are priced at the average Northville sale price of $410,000 or less.

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